Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,662.96, 399,599.28 and 180,678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 289,662.96, 399,599.28 and 180,678 is: 249,251.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289,662.96 : 399,599.28 = 180,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289,662.96/399,599.28 = 180,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289,662.96x = 399,599.28 × 180,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289,662.96x = 72,198,798,711.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,198,798,711.84/289,662.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,251.06
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