Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,865.57, 408,194.75 and 168,450.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 295,865.57, 408,194.75 and 168,450.95 is: 232,405.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
295,865.57 : 408,194.75 = 168,450.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
295,865.57/408,194.75 = 168,450.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
295,865.57x = 408,194.75 × 168,450.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
295,865.57x = 68,760,790,539.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,760,790,539.28/295,865.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,405.52
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