Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,655.44, 431,444 and 199,466
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 312,655.44, 431,444 and 199,466 is: 275,250.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,655.44 : 431,444 = 199,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,655.44/431,444 = 199,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,655.44x = 431,444 × 199,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,655.44x = 86,058,408,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,058,408,904/312,655.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,250.00
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