Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,186.60, 765,292.50 and 243,975.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,186.60, 765,292.50 and 243,975.24 is: 365,968.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,186.60 : 765,292.50 = 243,975.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,186.60/765,292.50 = 243,975.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,186.60x = 765,292.50 × 243,975.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,186.60x = 186,712,421,357.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 186,712,421,357.70/510,186.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,968.89
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