Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,550.88, 513,161.36 and 252,430
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342,550.88, 513,161.36 and 252,430 is: 378,154.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,550.88 : 513,161.36 = 252,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,550.88/513,161.36 = 252,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,550.88x = 513,161.36 × 252,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,550.88x = 129,537,322,104.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,537,322,104.80/342,550.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,154.98
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