Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,807.92, 382,002.54 and 169,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 276,807.92, 382,002.54 and 169,376 is: 233,743.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
276,807.92 : 382,002.54 = 169,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
276,807.92/382,002.54 = 169,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
276,807.92x = 382,002.54 × 169,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
276,807.92x = 64,702,062,215.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,702,062,215.04/276,807.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,743.54
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