Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,906.27, 428,695.29 and 108,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 285,906.27, 428,695.29 and 108,300 is: 162,387.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,906.27 : 428,695.29 = 108,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,906.27/428,695.29 = 108,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,906.27x = 428,695.29 × 108,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,906.27x = 46,427,699,907 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,427,699,907/285,906.27 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 162,387.83
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