Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257,526.56, 355,191.36 and 225,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 257,526.56, 355,191.36 and 225,640 is: 311,212.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
257,526.56 : 355,191.36 = 225,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
257,526.56/355,191.36 = 225,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
257,526.56x = 355,191.36 × 225,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
257,526.56x = 80,145,378,470.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,145,378,470.40/257,526.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,212.09
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