Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,305.28, 426,648 and 118,093.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,305.28, 426,648 and 118,093.28 is: 177,218.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,305.28 : 426,648 = 118,093.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,305.28/426,648 = 118,093.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,305.28x = 426,648 × 118,093.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,305.28x = 50,384,261,725.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,384,261,725.44/284,305.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,218.87
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