Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,785.28, 493,538.10 and 223,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,785.28, 493,538.10 and 223,416 is: 308,185.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,785.28 : 493,538.10 = 223,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,785.28/493,538.10 = 223,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,785.28x = 493,538.10 × 223,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,785.28x = 110,264,308,149.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,264,308,149.60/357,785.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,185.70
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