Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,527.20, 405,144 and 273,581.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 293,527.20, 405,144 and 273,581.76 is: 377,614.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
293,527.20 : 405,144 = 273,581.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
293,527.20/405,144 = 273,581.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
293,527.20x = 405,144 × 273,581.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
293,527.20x = 110,840,008,573.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,840,008,573.44/293,527.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,614.10
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