Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,619.44, 584,078.28 and 140,126
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 389,619.44, 584,078.28 and 140,126 is: 210,062.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,619.44 : 584,078.28 = 140,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,619.44/584,078.28 = 140,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,619.44x = 584,078.28 × 140,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,619.44x = 81,844,553,063.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,844,553,063.28/389,619.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,062.81
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