Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,540.84, 332,778 and 186,905.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241,540.84, 332,778 and 186,905.13 is: 257,504.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,540.84 : 332,778 = 186,905.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,540.84/332,778 = 186,905.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,540.84x = 332,778 × 186,905.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,540.84x = 62,197,913,687.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,197,913,687.25/241,540.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,504.75
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