Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,731.74, 510,710.16 and 207,318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,731.74, 510,710.16 and 207,318 is: 310,741.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,731.74 : 510,710.16 = 207,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,731.74/510,710.16 = 207,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,731.74x = 510,710.16 × 207,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,731.74x = 105,879,408,950.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,879,408,950.88/340,731.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,741.26
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