Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,778.24, 391,147.92 and 83,304
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,778.24, 391,147.92 and 83,304 is: 124,949.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,778.24 : 391,147.92 = 83,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,778.24/391,147.92 = 83,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,778.24x = 391,147.92 × 83,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,778.24x = 32,584,186,327.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,584,186,327.68/260,778.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,949.79
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