Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,911.24, 351,775.38 and 141,733
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,911.24, 351,775.38 and 141,733 is: 195,590.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,911.24 : 351,775.38 = 141,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,911.24/351,775.38 = 141,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,911.24x = 351,775.38 × 141,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,911.24x = 49,858,179,933.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,858,179,933.54/254,911.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,590.36
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