Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,941.12, 398,911.68 and 210,576
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 265,941.12, 398,911.68 and 210,576 is: 315,864
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,941.12 : 398,911.68 = 210,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,941.12/398,911.68 = 210,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,941.12x = 398,911.68 × 210,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,941.12x = 84,001,225,927.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,001,225,927.68/265,941.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,864
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