Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,853.28, 362,611.08 and 172,170
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,853.28, 362,611.08 and 172,170 is: 237,511.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,853.28 : 362,611.08 = 172,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,853.28/362,611.08 = 172,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,853.28x = 362,611.08 × 172,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,853.28x = 62,430,749,643.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,430,749,643.60/262,853.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,511.78
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