Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,050, 331,269 and 134,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,050, 331,269 and 134,066 is: 185,011.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,050 : 331,269 = 134,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,050/331,269 = 134,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,050x = 331,269 × 134,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,050x = 44,411,909,754 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,411,909,754/240,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,011.08
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