Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,243.92, 442,593.36 and 117,708
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,243.92, 442,593.36 and 117,708 is: 176,453.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,243.92 : 442,593.36 = 117,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,243.92/442,593.36 = 117,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,243.92x = 442,593.36 × 117,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,243.92x = 52,096,779,218.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,096,779,218.88/295,243.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,453.35
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