Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,851.20, 377,712.48 and 173,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,851.20, 377,712.48 and 173,152 is: 238,821.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,851.20 : 377,712.48 = 173,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,851.20/377,712.48 = 173,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,851.20x = 377,712.48 × 173,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,851.20x = 65,401,671,336.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,401,671,336.96/273,851.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,821.93
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