Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,854.96, 358,344 and 171,465.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 238,854.96, 358,344 and 171,465.12 is: 257,241.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
238,854.96 : 358,344 = 171,465.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
238,854.96/358,344 = 171,465.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
238,854.96x = 358,344 × 171,465.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
238,854.96x = 61,443,496,961.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,443,496,961.28/238,854.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,241.87
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