Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,087.59, 508,615.42 and 125,897.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 339,087.59, 508,615.42 and 125,897.91 is: 188,840.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,087.59 : 508,615.42 = 125,897.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,087.59/508,615.42 = 125,897.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,087.59x = 508,615.42 × 125,897.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,087.59x = 64,033,618,371.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,033,618,371.77/339,087.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,840.94
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