Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,182.20, 362,019.24 and 211,034
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,182.20, 362,019.24 and 211,034 is: 291,394.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,182.20 : 362,019.24 = 211,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,182.20/362,019.24 = 211,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,182.20x = 362,019.24 × 211,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,182.20x = 76,398,368,294.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,398,368,294.16/262,182.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,394.18
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