Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,343.12, 407,573.50 and 161,207.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,343.12, 407,573.50 and 161,207.12 is: 222,465.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,343.12 : 407,573.50 = 161,207.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,343.12/407,573.50 = 161,207.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,343.12x = 407,573.50 × 161,207.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,343.12x = 65,703,750,123.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,703,750,123.32/295,343.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,465.82
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