Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,435.38, 399,849.90 and 126,194
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 266,435.38, 399,849.90 and 126,194 is: 189,384.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,435.38 : 399,849.90 = 126,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,435.38/399,849.90 = 126,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,435.38x = 399,849.90 × 126,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,435.38x = 50,458,658,280.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,458,658,280.60/266,435.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,384.23
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