Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,102, 477,620.76 and 187,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,102, 477,620.76 and 187,126 is: 258,233.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,102 : 477,620.76 = 187,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,102/477,620.76 = 187,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,102x = 477,620.76 × 187,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,102x = 89,375,262,335.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,375,262,335.76/346,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,233.88
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