Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,167.28, 406,479.96 and 128,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 271,167.28, 406,479.96 and 128,762 is: 193,014.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,167.28 : 406,479.96 = 128,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,167.28/406,479.96 = 128,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,167.28x = 406,479.96 × 128,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,167.28x = 52,339,172,609.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,339,172,609.52/271,167.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,014.34
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