Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,243.56, 448,777.08 and 187,401
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 325,243.56, 448,777.08 and 187,401 is: 258,579.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,243.56 : 448,777.08 = 187,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,243.56/448,777.08 = 187,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,243.56x = 448,777.08 × 187,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,243.56x = 84,101,273,569.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,101,273,569.08/325,243.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,579.37
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