Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,573.76, 390,938.40 and 149,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,573.76, 390,938.40 and 149,688 is: 224,576.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,573.76 : 390,938.40 = 149,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,573.76/390,938.40 = 149,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,573.76x = 390,938.40 × 149,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,573.76x = 58,518,787,219.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,518,787,219.20/260,573.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,576.67
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