Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,577.22, 406,562.74 and 173,731.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,577.22, 406,562.74 and 173,731.80 is: 239,777.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,577.22 : 406,562.74 = 173,731.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,577.22/406,562.74 = 173,731.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,577.22x = 406,562.74 × 173,731.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,577.22x = 70,632,876,633.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,632,876,633.13/294,577.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,777.12
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