Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,720.40, 367,238 and 261,720.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 261,720.40, 367,238 and 261,720.40 is: 367,238
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,720.40 : 367,238 = 261,720.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,720.40/367,238 = 261,720.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,720.40x = 367,238 × 261,720.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,720.40x = 96,113,676,255.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,113,676,255.20/261,720.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,238
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