Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,106.26, 382,411.26 and 121,951.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 255,106.26, 382,411.26 and 121,951.98 is: 182,809.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,106.26 : 382,411.26 = 121,951.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,106.26/382,411.26 = 121,951.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,106.26x = 382,411.26 × 121,951.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,106.26x = 46,635,810,331.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,635,810,331.29/255,106.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,809.35
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