Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,844.30, 438,765.13 and 159,818
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,844.30, 438,765.13 and 159,818 is: 239,453.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,844.30 : 438,765.13 = 159,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,844.30/438,765.13 = 159,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,844.30x = 438,765.13 × 159,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,844.30x = 70,122,565,546.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,122,565,546.34/292,844.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,453.41
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