Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,491.64, 359,042.64 and 89,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 239,491.64, 359,042.64 and 89,648 is: 134,399.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
239,491.64 : 359,042.64 = 89,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
239,491.64/359,042.64 = 89,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
239,491.64x = 359,042.64 × 89,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
239,491.64x = 32,187,454,590.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,187,454,590.72/239,491.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,399.07
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