Finding the Fourth Proportional to 633,161.52, 949,734.36 and 254,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 633,161.52, 949,734.36 and 254,250 is: 381,371.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
633,161.52 : 949,734.36 = 254,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
633,161.52/949,734.36 = 254,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
633,161.52x = 949,734.36 × 254,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
633,161.52x = 241,469,961,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,469,961,030/633,161.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,371.82
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