Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,441.56, 363,546.20 and 142,580
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 263,441.56, 363,546.20 and 142,580 is: 196,758.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,441.56 : 363,546.20 = 142,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,441.56/363,546.20 = 142,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,441.56x = 363,546.20 × 142,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,441.56x = 51,834,417,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,834,417,196/263,441.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,758.69
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