Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,291.01, 328,915.31 and 153,408
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,291.01, 328,915.31 and 153,408 is: 211,750.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,291.01 : 328,915.31 = 153,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,291.01/328,915.31 = 153,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,291.01x = 328,915.31 × 153,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,291.01x = 50,458,239,109.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,458,239,109.44/238,291.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,750.50
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