Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,272.52, 432,488.08 and 138,638
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288,272.52, 432,488.08 and 138,638 is: 207,995.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,272.52 : 432,488.08 = 138,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,272.52/432,488.08 = 138,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,272.52x = 432,488.08 × 138,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,272.52x = 59,959,282,435.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,959,282,435.04/288,272.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,995.14
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