Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,096.96, 390,224.08 and 184,342
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,096.96, 390,224.08 and 184,342 is: 276,568.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,096.96 : 390,224.08 = 184,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,096.96/390,224.08 = 184,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,096.96x = 390,224.08 × 184,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,096.96x = 71,934,687,355.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,934,687,355.36/260,096.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,568.74
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