Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,286.66, 457,836.71 and 211,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 305,286.66, 457,836.71 and 211,122 is: 316,618.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,286.66 : 457,836.71 = 211,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,286.66/457,836.71 = 211,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,286.66x = 457,836.71 × 211,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,286.66x = 96,659,400,833.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,659,400,833.01/305,286.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,618.49
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