Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,223.36, 382,835.04 and 68,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 255,223.36, 382,835.04 and 68,230 is: 102,345
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,223.36 : 382,835.04 = 68,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,223.36/382,835.04 = 68,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,223.36x = 382,835.04 × 68,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,223.36x = 26,120,834,779.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,120,834,779.20/255,223.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,345
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