Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,595.50, 384,797.50 and 88,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 256,595.50, 384,797.50 and 88,068 is: 132,069.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,595.50 : 384,797.50 = 88,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,595.50/384,797.50 = 88,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,595.50x = 384,797.50 × 88,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,595.50x = 33,888,346,230 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,888,346,230/256,595.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,069.14
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