Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,341.76, 296,090.48 and 86,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197,341.76, 296,090.48 and 86,456 is: 129,718.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,341.76 : 296,090.48 = 86,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,341.76/296,090.48 = 86,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,341.76x = 296,090.48 × 86,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,341.76x = 25,598,798,538.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,598,798,538.88/197,341.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,718.10
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