Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,343.12, 379,939.68 and 162,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 275,343.12, 379,939.68 and 162,144 is: 223,738.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,343.12 : 379,939.68 = 162,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,343.12/379,939.68 = 162,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,343.12x = 379,939.68 × 162,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,343.12x = 61,604,939,473.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,604,939,473.92/275,343.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,738.80
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