Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,835.76, 445,347.36 and 188,622
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322,835.76, 445,347.36 and 188,622 is: 260,201.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,835.76 : 445,347.36 = 188,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,835.76/445,347.36 = 188,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,835.76x = 445,347.36 × 188,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,835.76x = 84,002,309,737.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,002,309,737.92/322,835.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,201.38
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