Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,257.62, 483,536 and 227,188.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,257.62, 483,536 and 227,188.10 is: 339,833.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,257.62 : 483,536 = 227,188.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,257.62/483,536 = 227,188.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,257.62x = 483,536 × 227,188.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,257.62x = 109,853,625,121.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,853,625,121.60/323,257.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,833.06
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