Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,946.15, 418,422.18 and 110,507.49
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,946.15, 418,422.18 and 110,507.49 is: 165,762.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,946.15 : 418,422.18 = 110,507.49 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,946.15/418,422.18 = 110,507.49/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,946.15x = 418,422.18 × 110,507.49 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,946.15x = 46,238,784,872.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,238,784,872.13/278,946.15 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,762.41
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