Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,710.40, 367,224 and 261,710.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 261,710.40, 367,224 and 261,710.40 is: 367,224
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,710.40 : 367,224 = 261,710.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,710.40/367,224 = 261,710.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,710.40x = 367,224 × 261,710.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,710.40x = 96,106,339,929.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,106,339,929.60/261,710.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,224
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