Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,907.32, 358,412.84 and 72,691
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,907.32, 358,412.84 and 72,691 is: 109,052.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,907.32 : 358,412.84 = 72,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,907.32/358,412.84 = 72,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,907.32x = 358,412.84 × 72,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,907.32x = 26,053,387,752.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,053,387,752.44/238,907.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,052.28
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