Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,491.20, 615,675.24 and 129,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 410,491.20, 615,675.24 and 129,972 is: 194,938.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
410,491.20 : 615,675.24 = 129,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
410,491.20/615,675.24 = 129,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
410,491.20x = 615,675.24 × 129,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
410,491.20x = 80,020,542,293.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,020,542,293.28/410,491.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,938.51
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