Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,478.08, 296,335.74 and 169,501
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 214,478.08, 296,335.74 and 169,501 is: 234,192.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,478.08 : 296,335.74 = 169,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,478.08/296,335.74 = 169,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,478.08x = 296,335.74 × 169,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,478.08x = 50,229,204,265.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,229,204,265.74/214,478.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,192.72
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