Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,876.86, 411,841.92 and 214,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 274,876.86, 411,841.92 and 214,882 is: 321,952.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,876.86 : 411,841.92 = 214,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,876.86/411,841.92 = 214,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,876.86x = 411,841.92 × 214,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,876.86x = 88,497,415,453.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,497,415,453.44/274,876.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,952.95
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