Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,698, 385,202.54 and 108,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 256,698, 385,202.54 and 108,954 is: 163,497.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,698 : 385,202.54 = 108,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,698/385,202.54 = 108,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,698x = 385,202.54 × 108,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,698x = 41,969,357,543.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,969,357,543.16/256,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,497.02
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