Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,156.96, 650,184.96 and 269,940
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471,156.96, 650,184.96 and 269,940 is: 372,510.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,156.96 : 650,184.96 = 269,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,156.96/650,184.96 = 269,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,156.96x = 650,184.96 × 269,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,156.96x = 175,510,928,102.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,510,928,102.40/471,156.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,510.53
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