Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,716.60, 376,408.62 and 145,611
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 250,716.60, 376,408.62 and 145,611 is: 218,610.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,716.60 : 376,408.62 = 145,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,716.60/376,408.62 = 145,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,716.60x = 376,408.62 × 145,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,716.60x = 54,809,235,566.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,809,235,566.82/250,716.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,610.32
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