Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,541.36, 389,363.96 and 109,781
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,541.36, 389,363.96 and 109,781 is: 164,693.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,541.36 : 389,363.96 = 109,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,541.36/389,363.96 = 109,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,541.36x = 389,363.96 × 109,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,541.36x = 42,744,764,892.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,744,764,892.76/259,541.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,693.46
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