Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,698.36, 329,454 and 151,426.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,698.36, 329,454 and 151,426.80 is: 209,000.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,698.36 : 329,454 = 151,426.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,698.36/329,454 = 151,426.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,698.36x = 329,454 × 151,426.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,698.36x = 49,888,164,967.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,888,164,967.20/238,698.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,000.87
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