Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,142.16, 410,076 and 257,346
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 274,142.16, 410,076 and 257,346 is: 384,951.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,142.16 : 410,076 = 257,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,142.16/410,076 = 257,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,142.16x = 410,076 × 257,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,142.16x = 105,531,418,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,531,418,296/274,142.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,951.44
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