Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,439.52, 429,338.64 and 221,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311,439.52, 429,338.64 and 221,860 is: 305,847.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,439.52 : 429,338.64 = 221,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,439.52/429,338.64 = 221,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,439.52x = 429,338.64 × 221,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,439.52x = 95,253,070,670.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,253,070,670.40/311,439.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,847.73
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