Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,836.24, 381,635.88 and 197,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,836.24, 381,635.88 and 197,210 is: 271,866.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,836.24 : 381,635.88 = 197,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,836.24/381,635.88 = 197,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,836.24x = 381,635.88 × 197,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,836.24x = 75,262,411,894.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,262,411,894.80/276,836.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,866.18
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