Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,014.72, 527,193.60 and 212,256
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 382,014.72, 527,193.60 and 212,256 is: 292,920.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,014.72 : 527,193.60 = 212,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,014.72/527,193.60 = 212,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,014.72x = 527,193.60 × 212,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,014.72x = 111,900,004,761.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,900,004,761.60/382,014.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,920.66
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