Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,943.84, 340,472.80 and 201,575.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,943.84, 340,472.80 and 201,575.76 is: 277,921.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,943.84 : 340,472.80 = 201,575.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,943.84/340,472.80 = 201,575.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,943.84x = 340,472.80 × 201,575.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,943.84x = 68,631,063,419.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,631,063,419.33/246,943.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,921.75
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