Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,540.99, 396,874.13 and 178,727.41
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 287,540.99, 396,874.13 and 178,727.41 is: 246,685.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,540.99 : 396,874.13 = 178,727.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,540.99/396,874.13 = 178,727.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,540.99x = 396,874.13 × 178,727.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,540.99x = 70,932,285,958.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,932,285,958.70/287,540.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,685.82
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