Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,949.60, 513,284.40 and 202,188
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371,949.60, 513,284.40 and 202,188 is: 279,016.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,949.60 : 513,284.40 = 202,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,949.60/513,284.40 = 202,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,949.60x = 513,284.40 × 202,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,949.60x = 103,779,946,267.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,779,946,267.20/371,949.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,016.15
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