Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,308, 632,071.44 and 125,820
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 421,308, 632,071.44 and 125,820 is: 188,762.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
421,308 : 632,071.44 = 125,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
421,308/632,071.44 = 125,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
421,308x = 632,071.44 × 125,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
421,308x = 79,527,228,580.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,527,228,580.80/421,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,762.68
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