Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,376.30, 426,236.37 and 106,770
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,376.30, 426,236.37 and 106,770 is: 160,031.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,376.30 : 426,236.37 = 106,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,376.30/426,236.37 = 106,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,376.30x = 426,236.37 × 106,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,376.30x = 45,509,257,224.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,509,257,224.90/284,376.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,031.82
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