Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,052.71, 418,262 and 182,316
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,052.71, 418,262 and 182,316 is: 251,625.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,052.71 : 418,262 = 182,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,052.71/418,262 = 182,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,052.71x = 418,262 × 182,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,052.71x = 76,255,854,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,255,854,792/303,052.71 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,625.71
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