Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,332.32, 350,868.96 and 153,672
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,332.32, 350,868.96 and 153,672 is: 212,001.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,332.32 : 350,868.96 = 153,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,332.32/350,868.96 = 153,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,332.32x = 350,868.96 × 153,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,332.32x = 53,918,734,821.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,918,734,821.12/254,332.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,001.11
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