Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,000, 536,820 and 210,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 389,000, 536,820 and 210,152 is: 290,009.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,000 : 536,820 = 210,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,000/536,820 = 210,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,000x = 536,820 × 210,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,000x = 112,813,796,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,813,796,640/389,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,009.76
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