Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,064.40, 245,790 and 175,064.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,064.40, 245,790 and 175,064.40 is: 245,790
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,064.40 : 245,790 = 175,064.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,064.40/245,790 = 175,064.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,064.40x = 245,790 × 175,064.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,064.40x = 43,029,078,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,029,078,876/175,064.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,790
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