Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,811.47, 444,186 and 200,879.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321,811.47, 444,186 and 200,879.96 is: 277,268.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,811.47 : 444,186 = 200,879.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,811.47/444,186 = 200,879.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,811.47x = 444,186 × 200,879.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,811.47x = 89,228,063,691.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,228,063,691.63/321,811.47 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,268.13
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