Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,934.38, 382,169.80 and 149,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,934.38, 382,169.80 and 149,610 is: 206,461.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,934.38 : 382,169.80 = 149,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,934.38/382,169.80 = 149,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,934.38x = 382,169.80 × 149,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,934.38x = 57,176,423,778 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,176,423,778/276,934.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,461.99
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