Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,826, 495,179.88 and 199,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358,826, 495,179.88 and 199,850 is: 275,793
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,826 : 495,179.88 = 199,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,826/495,179.88 = 199,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,826x = 495,179.88 × 199,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,826x = 98,961,699,018 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,961,699,018/358,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,793
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