Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,250, 412,965 and 165,114
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299,250, 412,965 and 165,114 is: 227,857.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,250 : 412,965 = 165,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,250/412,965 = 165,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,250x = 412,965 × 165,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,250x = 68,186,303,010 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,186,303,010/299,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,857.32
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