Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,906.40, 235,380 and 167,906.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,906.40, 235,380 and 167,906.40 is: 235,380
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,906.40 : 235,380 = 167,906.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,906.40/235,380 = 167,906.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,906.40x = 235,380 × 167,906.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,906.40x = 39,521,808,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,521,808,432/167,906.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,380
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