Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,542.41, 407,848.98 and 168,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,542.41, 407,848.98 and 168,218 is: 232,141.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,542.41 : 407,848.98 = 168,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,542.41/407,848.98 = 168,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,542.41x = 407,848.98 × 168,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,542.41x = 68,607,539,717.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,607,539,717.64/295,542.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,141.10
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