Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,876.16, 382,392 and 130,304.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,876.16, 382,392 and 130,304.64 is: 195,496.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,876.16 : 382,392 = 130,304.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,876.16/382,392 = 130,304.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,876.16x = 382,392 × 130,304.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,876.16x = 49,827,451,898.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,827,451,898.88/254,876.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,496.71
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