Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,394.92, 291,683.90 and 125,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 211,394.92, 291,683.90 and 125,338 is: 172,942.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,394.92 : 291,683.90 = 125,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,394.92/291,683.90 = 125,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,394.92x = 291,683.90 × 125,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,394.92x = 36,559,076,658.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,559,076,658.20/211,394.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,942.08
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