Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,841.29, 424,150.74 and 102,884
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 282,841.29, 424,150.74 and 102,884 is: 154,285.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,841.29 : 424,150.74 = 102,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,841.29/424,150.74 = 102,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,841.29x = 424,150.74 × 102,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,841.29x = 43,638,324,734.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,638,324,734.16/282,841.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,285.55
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