Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,764.84, 508,147.26 and 89,449
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 338,764.84, 508,147.26 and 89,449 is: 134,173.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,764.84 : 508,147.26 = 89,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,764.84/508,147.26 = 89,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,764.84x = 508,147.26 × 89,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,764.84x = 45,453,264,259.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,453,264,259.74/338,764.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,173.50
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