Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,208.34, 494,047.66 and 222,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,208.34, 494,047.66 and 222,166 is: 306,415.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,208.34 : 494,047.66 = 222,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,208.34/494,047.66 = 222,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,208.34x = 494,047.66 × 222,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,208.34x = 109,760,592,431.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,760,592,431.56/358,208.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,415.51
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