Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,866.44, 467,850.15 and 122,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311,866.44, 467,850.15 and 122,224 is: 183,355.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,866.44 : 467,850.15 = 122,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,866.44/467,850.15 = 122,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,866.44x = 467,850.15 × 122,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,866.44x = 57,182,516,733.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,182,516,733.60/311,866.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,355.79
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