Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,545.16, 418,112.94 and 173,438.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 278,545.16, 418,112.94 and 173,438.12 is: 260,340.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,545.16 : 418,112.94 = 173,438.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,545.16/418,112.94 = 173,438.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,545.16x = 418,112.94 × 173,438.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,545.16x = 72,516,722,261.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,516,722,261.27/278,545.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,340.99
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