Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,572.06, 348,349.47 and 164,898.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 232,572.06, 348,349.47 and 164,898.96 is: 246,987.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,572.06 : 348,349.47 = 164,898.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,572.06/348,349.47 = 164,898.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,572.06x = 348,349.47 × 164,898.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,572.06x = 57,442,465,319.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,442,465,319.55/232,572.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,987.82
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