Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,672.24, 470,121.56 and 189,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,672.24, 470,121.56 and 189,766 is: 261,873.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,672.24 : 470,121.56 = 189,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,672.24/470,121.56 = 189,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,672.24x = 470,121.56 × 189,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,672.24x = 89,213,087,954.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,213,087,954.96/340,672.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,873.66
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