Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,136.20, 496,807.98 and 212,941
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 331,136.20, 496,807.98 and 212,941 is: 319,478.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,136.20 : 496,807.98 = 212,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,136.20/496,807.98 = 212,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,136.20x = 496,807.98 × 212,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,136.20x = 105,790,788,069.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,790,788,069.18/331,136.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,478.17
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