Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,595.16, 392,728.54 and 157,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,595.16, 392,728.54 and 157,268 is: 217,022.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,595.16 : 392,728.54 = 157,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,595.16/392,728.54 = 157,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,595.16x = 392,728.54 × 157,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,595.16x = 61,763,632,028.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,763,632,028.72/284,595.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,022.78
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