Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,132.93, 440,437.50 and 186,565.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 293,132.93, 440,437.50 and 186,565.88 is: 280,318.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,132.93 : 440,437.50 = 186,565.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,132.93/440,437.50 = 186,565.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,132.93x = 440,437.50 × 186,565.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,132.93x = 82,170,610,873.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,170,610,873.59/293,132.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,318.60
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