Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,365.92, 426,390.12 and 178,959
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 284,365.92, 426,390.12 and 178,959 is: 268,338.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,365.92 : 426,390.12 = 178,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,365.92/426,390.12 = 178,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,365.92x = 426,390.12 × 178,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,365.92x = 76,306,349,485.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,306,349,485.08/284,365.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,338.59
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