Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,355.48, 494,530.62 and 197,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,355.48, 494,530.62 and 197,222 is: 272,166.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,355.48 : 494,530.62 = 197,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,355.48/494,530.62 = 197,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,355.48x = 494,530.62 × 197,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,355.48x = 97,532,317,937.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,532,317,937.64/358,355.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,166.39
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