Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,811.18, 390,405.24 and 168,126.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 282,811.18, 390,405.24 and 168,126.95 is: 232,089.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,811.18 : 390,405.24 = 168,126.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,811.18/390,405.24 = 168,126.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,811.18x = 390,405.24 × 168,126.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,811.18x = 65,637,642,265.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,637,642,265.22/282,811.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,089.98
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