Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,125.94, 404,865.27 and 125,837.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270,125.94, 404,865.27 and 125,837.31 is: 188,605.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,125.94 : 404,865.27 = 125,837.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,125.94/404,865.27 = 125,837.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,125.94x = 404,865.27 × 125,837.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,125.94x = 50,947,156,489.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,947,156,489.22/270,125.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,605.20
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