Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,528.16, 525,132.72 and 229,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380,528.16, 525,132.72 and 229,596 is: 316,844.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,528.16 : 525,132.72 = 229,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,528.16/525,132.72 = 229,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,528.16x = 525,132.72 × 229,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,528.16x = 120,568,371,981.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,568,371,981.12/380,528.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,844.81
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