Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,621.52, 570,932.28 and 158,850
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380,621.52, 570,932.28 and 158,850 is: 238,275
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,621.52 : 570,932.28 = 158,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,621.52/570,932.28 = 158,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,621.52x = 570,932.28 × 158,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,621.52x = 90,692,592,678 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,692,592,678/380,621.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,275
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