Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,121.75, 396,240.95 and 97,909.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,121.75, 396,240.95 and 97,909.75 is: 146,886.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,121.75 : 396,240.95 = 97,909.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,121.75/396,240.95 = 97,909.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,121.75x = 396,240.95 × 97,909.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,121.75x = 38,795,852,354.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,795,852,354.26/264,121.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,886.25
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