Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,289, 374,378.82 and 165,305
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 271,289, 374,378.82 and 165,305 is: 228,120.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,289 : 374,378.82 = 165,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,289/374,378.82 = 165,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,289x = 374,378.82 × 165,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,289x = 61,886,690,840.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,886,690,840.10/271,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,120.90
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