Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,800, 404,064 and 158,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,800, 404,064 and 158,664 is: 218,956.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,800 : 404,064 = 158,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,800/404,064 = 158,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,800x = 404,064 × 158,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,800x = 64,110,410,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,110,410,496/292,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,956.32
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