Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,156.84, 1,357,735.22 and 231,239.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 905,156.84, 1,357,735.22 and 231,239.62 is: 346,859.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
905,156.84 : 1,357,735.22 = 231,239.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
905,156.84/1,357,735.22 = 231,239.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
905,156.84x = 1,357,735.22 × 231,239.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
905,156.84x = 313,962,176,333.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,962,176,333.42/905,156.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,859.42
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