Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,126.24, 397,042.98 and 201,878.20
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 265,126.24, 397,042.98 and 201,878.20 is: 302,325.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,126.24 : 397,042.98 = 201,878.20 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,126.24/397,042.98 = 201,878.20/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,126.24x = 397,042.98 × 201,878.20 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,126.24x = 80,154,322,125.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,154,322,125.04/265,126.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 302,325.12
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