Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,244.28, 381,246.60 and 161,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,244.28, 381,246.60 and 161,558 is: 222,967.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,244.28 : 381,246.60 = 161,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,244.28/381,246.60 = 161,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,244.28x = 381,246.60 × 161,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,244.28x = 61,593,438,202.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,593,438,202.80/276,244.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,967.29
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