Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,879.24, 415,318.86 and 158,468.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,879.24, 415,318.86 and 158,468.04 is: 237,702.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,879.24 : 415,318.86 = 158,468.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,879.24/415,318.86 = 158,468.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,879.24x = 415,318.86 × 158,468.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,879.24x = 65,814,765,719.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,814,765,719.23/276,879.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,702.06
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