Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,642.84, 514,248.30 and 202,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 372,642.84, 514,248.30 and 202,878 is: 279,972.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,642.84 : 514,248.30 = 202,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,642.84/514,248.30 = 202,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,642.84x = 514,248.30 × 202,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,642.84x = 104,329,666,607.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,329,666,607.40/372,642.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,972.28
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