Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,950.96, 499,492.44 and 202,974.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 361,950.96, 499,492.44 and 202,974.96 is: 280,105.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,950.96 : 499,492.44 = 202,974.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,950.96/499,492.44 = 202,974.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,950.96x = 499,492.44 × 202,974.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,950.96x = 101,384,458,029.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,384,458,029.30/361,950.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,105.51
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