Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,427.36, 375,641.04 and 151,724
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 250,427.36, 375,641.04 and 151,724 is: 227,586
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,427.36 : 375,641.04 = 151,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,427.36/375,641.04 = 151,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,427.36x = 375,641.04 × 151,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,427.36x = 56,993,761,152.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,993,761,152.96/250,427.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,586
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