Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,234, 383,962.92 and 159,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,234, 383,962.92 and 159,002 is: 219,422.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,234 : 383,962.92 = 159,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,234/383,962.92 = 159,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,234x = 383,962.92 × 159,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,234x = 61,050,872,205.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,050,872,205.84/278,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,422.76
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