Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,842.80, 391,264.20 and 201,793.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,842.80, 391,264.20 and 201,793.80 is: 302,690.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,842.80 : 391,264.20 = 201,793.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,842.80/391,264.20 = 201,793.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,842.80x = 391,264.20 × 201,793.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,842.80x = 78,954,689,721.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,954,689,721.96/260,842.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,690.70
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