Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,193.24, 371,461.29 and 158,794.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 269,193.24, 371,461.29 and 158,794.68 is: 219,121.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,193.24 : 371,461.29 = 158,794.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,193.24/371,461.29 = 158,794.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,193.24x = 371,461.29 × 158,794.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,193.24x = 58,986,076,279.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,986,076,279.19/269,193.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,121.68
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