Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,261.68, 327,022.08 and 179,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 237,261.68, 327,022.08 and 179,882 is: 247,934.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,261.68 : 327,022.08 = 179,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,261.68/327,022.08 = 179,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,261.68x = 327,022.08 × 179,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,261.68x = 58,825,385,794.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,825,385,794.56/237,261.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,934.63
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