Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,541.44, 435,800.28 and 80,174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 290,541.44, 435,800.28 and 80,174 is: 120,257.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,541.44 : 435,800.28 = 80,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,541.44/435,800.28 = 80,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,541.44x = 435,800.28 × 80,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,541.44x = 34,939,851,648.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,939,851,648.72/290,541.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,257.72
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