Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,480.69, 425,221.62 and 266,159.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283,480.69, 425,221.62 and 266,159.65 is: 399,240.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,480.69 : 425,221.62 = 266,159.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,480.69/425,221.62 = 266,159.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,480.69x = 425,221.62 × 266,159.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,480.69x = 113,176,837,551.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,176,837,551.63/283,480.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,240.02
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