Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,851.28, 362,608.32 and 172,168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,851.28, 362,608.32 and 172,168 is: 237,509.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,851.28 : 362,608.32 = 172,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,851.28/362,608.32 = 172,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,851.28x = 362,608.32 × 172,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,851.28x = 62,429,549,237.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,429,549,237.76/262,851.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,509.02
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