Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,502.54, 416,305.71 and 87,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 277,502.54, 416,305.71 and 87,912 is: 131,884.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,502.54 : 416,305.71 = 87,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,502.54/416,305.71 = 87,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,502.54x = 416,305.71 × 87,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,502.54x = 36,598,267,577.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,598,267,577.52/277,502.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,884.44
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