Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,164.12, 414,771.34 and 171,713
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,164.12, 414,771.34 and 171,713 is: 257,896.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,164.12 : 414,771.34 = 171,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,164.12/414,771.34 = 171,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,164.12x = 414,771.34 × 171,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,164.12x = 71,221,631,105.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,221,631,105.42/276,164.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,896.03
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