Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247,233.57, 370,466.70 and 171,480.06
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 247,233.57, 370,466.70 and 171,480.06 is: 256,953.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,233.57 : 370,466.70 = 171,480.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,233.57/370,466.70 = 171,480.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,233.57x = 370,466.70 × 171,480.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,233.57x = 63,527,651,944.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,527,651,944.00/247,233.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,953.99
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