Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,879.68, 429,869.76 and 181,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 286,879.68, 429,869.76 and 181,476 is: 271,929.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,879.68 : 429,869.76 = 181,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,879.68/429,869.76 = 181,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,879.68x = 429,869.76 × 181,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,879.68x = 78,011,044,565.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,011,044,565.76/286,879.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,929.49
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