Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,318.16, 356,708.76 and 131,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,318.16, 356,708.76 and 131,534 is: 196,876.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,318.16 : 356,708.76 = 131,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,318.16/356,708.76 = 131,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,318.16x = 356,708.76 × 131,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,318.16x = 46,919,330,037.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,919,330,037.84/238,318.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,876.86
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