Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,761.76, 481,140.48 and 250,700
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 320,761.76, 481,140.48 and 250,700 is: 376,048.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,761.76 : 481,140.48 = 250,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,761.76/481,140.48 = 250,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,761.76x = 481,140.48 × 250,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,761.76x = 120,621,918,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,621,918,336/320,761.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,048.31
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