Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,133.83, 426,609.12 and 180,069
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,133.83, 426,609.12 and 180,069 is: 248,497.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,133.83 : 426,609.12 = 180,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,133.83/426,609.12 = 180,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,133.83x = 426,609.12 × 180,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,133.83x = 76,819,077,629.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,819,077,629.28/309,133.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,497.80
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