Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,231.70, 399,541.95 and 187,499.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 266,231.70, 399,541.95 and 187,499.70 is: 281,386.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,231.70 : 399,541.95 = 187,499.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,231.70/399,541.95 = 187,499.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,231.70x = 399,541.95 × 187,499.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,231.70x = 74,913,995,762.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,913,995,762.42/266,231.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,386.46
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