Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,783.04, 406,866.08 and 187,332
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,783.04, 406,866.08 and 187,332 is: 258,559.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,783.04 : 406,866.08 = 187,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,783.04/406,866.08 = 187,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,783.04x = 406,866.08 × 187,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,783.04x = 76,219,036,498.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,219,036,498.56/294,783.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,559.78
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