Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,535.60, 570,830.76 and 131,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380,535.60, 570,830.76 and 131,214 is: 196,830.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,535.60 : 570,830.76 = 131,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,535.60/570,830.76 = 131,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,535.60x = 570,830.76 × 131,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,535.60x = 74,900,987,342.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,900,987,342.64/380,535.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,830.43
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