Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,958.48, 418,414 and 110,433
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,958.48, 418,414 and 110,433 is: 165,640.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,958.48 : 418,414 = 110,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,958.48/418,414 = 110,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,958.48x = 418,414 × 110,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,958.48x = 46,206,713,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,206,713,262/278,958.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,640.11
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