Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,451.28, 389,044.08 and 119,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,451.28, 389,044.08 and 119,088 is: 178,571.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,451.28 : 389,044.08 = 119,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,451.28/389,044.08 = 119,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,451.28x = 389,044.08 × 119,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,451.28x = 46,330,481,399.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,330,481,399.04/259,451.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,571.03
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