Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,282.24, 535,646.88 and 160,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,282.24, 535,646.88 and 160,152 is: 240,104.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,282.24 : 535,646.88 = 160,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,282.24/535,646.88 = 160,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,282.24x = 535,646.88 × 160,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,282.24x = 85,784,919,125.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,784,919,125.76/357,282.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,104.07
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