Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,744.96, 398,714.64 and 123,658
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 265,744.96, 398,714.64 and 123,658 is: 185,532.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,744.96 : 398,714.64 = 123,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,744.96/398,714.64 = 123,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,744.96x = 398,714.64 × 123,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,744.96x = 49,304,254,953.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,304,254,953.12/265,744.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,532.23
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