Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,499.76, 398,249.64 and 154,614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 265,499.76, 398,249.64 and 154,614 is: 231,921
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,499.76 : 398,249.64 = 154,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,499.76/398,249.64 = 154,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,499.76x = 398,249.64 × 154,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,499.76x = 61,574,969,838.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,574,969,838.96/265,499.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,921
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