Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,884, 380,720.32 and 156,652
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 275,884, 380,720.32 and 156,652 is: 216,179.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,884 : 380,720.32 = 156,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,884/380,720.32 = 156,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,884x = 380,720.32 × 156,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,884x = 59,640,599,568.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,640,599,568.64/275,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,179.99
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