Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,220, 429,330 and 89,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 286,220, 429,330 and 89,228 is: 133,842
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,220 : 429,330 = 89,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,220/429,330 = 89,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,220x = 429,330 × 89,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,220x = 38,308,257,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,308,257,240/286,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,842
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