Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,034.24, 495,380.16 and 215,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,034.24, 495,380.16 and 215,904 is: 297,895.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,034.24 : 495,380.16 = 215,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,034.24/495,380.16 = 215,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,034.24x = 495,380.16 × 215,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,034.24x = 106,954,558,064.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,954,558,064.64/359,034.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,895.15
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