Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,568, 407,886 and 161,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,568, 407,886 and 161,432 is: 222,777.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,568 : 407,886 = 161,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,568/407,886 = 161,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,568x = 407,886 × 161,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,568x = 65,845,852,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,845,852,752/295,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,777.34
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