Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,844.76, 525,778.14 and 260,167
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 380,844.76, 525,778.14 and 260,167 is: 359,175.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,844.76 : 525,778.14 = 260,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,844.76/525,778.14 = 260,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,844.76x = 525,778.14 × 260,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,844.76x = 136,790,121,349.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,790,121,349.38/380,844.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,175.54
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