Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,853.28, 343,206 and 210,280
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248,853.28, 343,206 and 210,280 is: 290,007.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,853.28 : 343,206 = 210,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,853.28/343,206 = 210,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,853.28x = 343,206 × 210,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,853.28x = 72,169,357,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,169,357,680/248,853.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,007.66
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