Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,623.64, 417,935.46 and 112,295
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,623.64, 417,935.46 and 112,295 is: 168,442.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,623.64 : 417,935.46 = 112,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,623.64/417,935.46 = 112,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,623.64x = 417,935.46 × 112,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,623.64x = 46,932,062,480.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,932,062,480.70/278,623.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,442.50
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