Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,136.33, 393,444.24 and 164,254
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 285,136.33, 393,444.24 and 164,254 is: 226,645.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,136.33 : 393,444.24 = 164,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,136.33/393,444.24 = 164,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,136.33x = 393,444.24 × 164,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,136.33x = 64,624,790,196.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,624,790,196.96/285,136.33 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,645.23
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