Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,931.60, 380,923.32 and 87,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 253,931.60, 380,923.32 and 87,698 is: 131,555.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,931.60 : 380,923.32 = 87,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,931.60/380,923.32 = 87,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,931.60x = 380,923.32 × 87,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,931.60x = 33,406,213,317.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,406,213,317.36/253,931.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,555.95
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