Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,640.32, 585,960.48 and 141,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 390,640.32, 585,960.48 and 141,264 is: 211,896
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,640.32 : 585,960.48 = 141,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,640.32/585,960.48 = 141,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,640.32x = 585,960.48 × 141,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,640.32x = 82,775,121,246.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,775,121,246.72/390,640.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,896
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