Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,463.04, 382,855.68 and 158,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277,463.04, 382,855.68 and 158,208 is: 218,302.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,463.04 : 382,855.68 = 158,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,463.04/382,855.68 = 158,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,463.04x = 382,855.68 × 158,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,463.04x = 60,570,831,421.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,570,831,421.44/277,463.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,302.34
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