Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,642.16, 656,200.80 and 200,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 437,642.16, 656,200.80 and 200,688 is: 300,911.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,642.16 : 656,200.80 = 200,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,642.16/656,200.80 = 200,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,642.16x = 656,200.80 × 200,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,642.16x = 131,691,626,150.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,691,626,150.40/437,642.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,911.65
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