Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,183.54, 490,151.64 and 202,228
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 355,183.54, 490,151.64 and 202,228 is: 279,073.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,183.54 : 490,151.64 = 202,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,183.54/490,151.64 = 202,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,183.54x = 490,151.64 × 202,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,183.54x = 99,122,385,853.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,122,385,853.92/355,183.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,073.70
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