Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,929.40, 404,194.62 and 172,045
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 292,929.40, 404,194.62 and 172,045 is: 237,393.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,929.40 : 404,194.62 = 172,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,929.40/404,194.62 = 172,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,929.40x = 404,194.62 × 172,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,929.40x = 69,539,663,397.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,539,663,397.90/292,929.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,393.94
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