Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,227.28, 506,793 and 206,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 367,227.28, 506,793 and 206,074 is: 284,392.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,227.28 : 506,793 = 206,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,227.28/506,793 = 206,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,227.28x = 506,793 × 206,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,227.28x = 104,436,860,682 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,436,860,682/367,227.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,392.98
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