Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,930.32, 329,670.90 and 138,270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,930.32, 329,670.90 and 138,270 is: 190,781.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,930.32 : 329,670.90 = 138,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,930.32/329,670.90 = 138,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,930.32x = 329,670.90 × 138,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,930.32x = 45,583,595,343 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,583,595,343/238,930.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,781.96
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