Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,924.20, 329,715.60 and 131,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,924.20, 329,715.60 and 131,502 is: 181,472.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,924.20 : 329,715.60 = 131,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,924.20/329,715.60 = 131,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,924.20x = 329,715.60 × 131,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,924.20x = 43,358,260,831.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,358,260,831.20/238,924.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,472.87
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