Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,156.80, 535,735.20 and 278,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,156.80, 535,735.20 and 278,330 is: 417,495
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,156.80 : 535,735.20 = 278,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,156.80/535,735.20 = 278,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,156.80x = 535,735.20 × 278,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,156.80x = 149,111,178,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,111,178,216/357,156.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,495
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