Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,866.08, 536,771.16 and 158,192.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,866.08, 536,771.16 and 158,192.98 is: 237,277.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,866.08 : 536,771.16 = 158,192.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,866.08/536,771.16 = 158,192.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,866.08x = 536,771.16 × 158,192.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,866.08x = 84,913,429,378.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,913,429,378.46/357,866.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,277.11
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