Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,004.76, 388,204 and 98,975.90
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,004.76, 388,204 and 98,975.90 is: 148,348.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,004.76 : 388,204 = 98,975.90 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,004.76/388,204 = 98,975.90/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,004.76x = 388,204 × 98,975.90 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,004.76x = 38,422,840,283.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,422,840,283.60/259,004.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,348.01
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