Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,700.50, 442,050.75 and 107,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,700.50, 442,050.75 and 107,712 is: 161,568
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,700.50 : 442,050.75 = 107,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,700.50/442,050.75 = 107,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,700.50x = 442,050.75 × 107,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,700.50x = 47,614,170,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,614,170,384/294,700.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,568
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