Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,247.98, 505,397.16 and 202,898.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 366,247.98, 505,397.16 and 202,898.88 is: 279,986.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,247.98 : 505,397.16 = 202,898.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,247.98/505,397.16 = 202,898.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,247.98x = 505,397.16 × 202,898.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,247.98x = 102,544,517,719.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,544,517,719.18/366,247.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,986.58
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