Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,059.60, 513,436.20 and 202,298
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372,059.60, 513,436.20 and 202,298 is: 279,167.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,059.60 : 513,436.20 = 202,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,059.60/513,436.20 = 202,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,059.60x = 513,436.20 × 202,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,059.60x = 103,867,116,387.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,867,116,387.60/372,059.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,167.95
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