Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,779.17, 409,808.40 and 174,051.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,779.17, 409,808.40 and 174,051.97 is: 260,530.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,779.17 : 409,808.40 = 174,051.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,779.17/409,808.40 = 174,051.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,779.17x = 409,808.40 × 174,051.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,779.17x = 71,327,959,342.55 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,327,959,342.55/273,779.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,530.99
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