Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,127.50, 396,249.57 and 97,915.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,127.50, 396,249.57 and 97,915.50 is: 146,894.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,127.50 : 396,249.57 = 97,915.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,127.50/396,249.57 = 97,915.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,127.50x = 396,249.57 × 97,915.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,127.50x = 38,798,974,771.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,798,974,771.34/264,127.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,894.87
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