Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,100.42, 469,318.11 and 187,133
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,100.42, 469,318.11 and 187,133 is: 258,232.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,100.42 : 469,318.11 = 187,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,100.42/469,318.11 = 187,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,100.42x = 469,318.11 × 187,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,100.42x = 87,824,905,878.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,824,905,878.63/340,100.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,232.28
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