Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,842.54, 468,994.50 and 186,887
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 339,842.54, 468,994.50 and 186,887 is: 257,910.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,842.54 : 468,994.50 = 186,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,842.54/468,994.50 = 186,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,842.54x = 468,994.50 × 186,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,842.54x = 87,648,975,121.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,648,975,121.50/339,842.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,910.55
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