Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,968, 424,995.84 and 166,656
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307,968, 424,995.84 and 166,656 is: 229,985.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,968 : 424,995.84 = 166,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,968/424,995.84 = 166,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,968x = 424,995.84 × 166,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,968x = 70,828,106,711.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,828,106,711.04/307,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,985.28
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