Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,738.60, 464,422 and 107,268
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,738.60, 464,422 and 107,268 is: 160,837.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,738.60 : 464,422 = 107,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,738.60/464,422 = 107,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,738.60x = 464,422 × 107,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,738.60x = 49,817,619,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,817,619,096/309,738.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,837.62
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