Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,426.88, 390,640.32 and 94,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,426.88, 390,640.32 and 94,176 is: 141,264
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,426.88 : 390,640.32 = 94,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,426.88/390,640.32 = 94,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,426.88x = 390,640.32 × 94,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,426.88x = 36,788,942,776.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,788,942,776.32/260,426.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,264
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