Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,890.80, 479,551.02 and 162,038
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 319,890.80, 479,551.02 and 162,038 is: 242,912.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,890.80 : 479,551.02 = 162,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,890.80/479,551.02 = 162,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,890.80x = 479,551.02 × 162,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,890.80x = 77,705,488,178.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,705,488,178.76/319,890.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,912.54
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