Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,839.16, 391,274.10 and 73,835
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,839.16, 391,274.10 and 73,835 is: 110,756.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,839.16 : 391,274.10 = 73,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,839.16/391,274.10 = 73,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,839.16x = 391,274.10 × 73,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,839.16x = 28,889,723,173.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,889,723,173.50/260,839.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,756.85
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