Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,887, 565,589.70 and 155,271
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 376,887, 565,589.70 and 155,271 is: 233,013.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,887 : 565,589.70 = 155,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,887/565,589.70 = 155,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,887x = 565,589.70 × 155,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,887x = 87,819,678,308.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,819,678,308.70/376,887 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,013.29
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