Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,178, 537,065.64 and 210,330
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 389,178, 537,065.64 and 210,330 is: 290,255.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,178 : 537,065.64 = 210,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,178/537,065.64 = 210,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,178x = 537,065.64 × 210,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,178x = 112,961,016,061.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,961,016,061.20/389,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,255.40
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