Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,254, 531,650.52 and 251,118
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 385,254, 531,650.52 and 251,118 is: 346,542.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
385,254 : 531,650.52 = 251,118 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
385,254/531,650.52 = 251,118/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
385,254x = 531,650.52 × 251,118 - Step 4: Simplify right side
385,254x = 133,507,015,281.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,507,015,281.36/385,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,542.84
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