Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,473.32, 423,710 and 105,025
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 282,473.32, 423,710 and 105,025 is: 157,537.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,473.32 : 423,710 = 105,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,473.32/423,710 = 105,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,473.32x = 423,710 × 105,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,473.32x = 44,500,142,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,500,142,750/282,473.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,537.51
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