Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,800, 495,144 and 199,824
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,800, 495,144 and 199,824 is: 275,757.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,800 : 495,144 = 199,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,800/495,144 = 199,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,800x = 495,144 × 199,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,800x = 98,941,654,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,941,654,656/358,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,757.12
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