Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,451.78, 431,260.89 and 118,941
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 287,451.78, 431,260.89 and 118,941 is: 178,445.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,451.78 : 431,260.89 = 118,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,451.78/431,260.89 = 118,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,451.78x = 431,260.89 × 118,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,451.78x = 51,294,601,517.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,294,601,517.49/287,451.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 178,445.93
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