Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,552.36, 439,419.42 and 199,113
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,552.36, 439,419.42 and 199,113 is: 274,661.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,552.36 : 439,419.42 = 199,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,552.36/439,419.42 = 199,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,552.36x = 439,419.42 × 199,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,552.36x = 87,494,118,974.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,494,118,974.46/318,552.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,661.66
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