Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,972.58, 384,974.06 and 158,124.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,972.58, 384,974.06 and 158,124.99 is: 218,207.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,972.58 : 384,974.06 = 158,124.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,972.58/384,974.06 = 158,124.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,972.58x = 384,974.06 × 158,124.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,972.58x = 60,874,018,597.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,874,018,597.13/278,972.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,207.89
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