Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,102.98, 480,346.02 and 204,854.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,102.98, 480,346.02 and 204,854.48 is: 282,677.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,102.98 : 480,346.02 = 204,854.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,102.98/480,346.02 = 204,854.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,102.98x = 480,346.02 × 204,854.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,102.98x = 98,401,031,745.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,401,031,745.44/348,102.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,677.94
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