Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,711.56, 409,462.40 and 175,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 296,711.56, 409,462.40 and 175,912 is: 242,758.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,711.56 : 409,462.40 = 175,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,711.56/409,462.40 = 175,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,711.56x = 409,462.40 × 175,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,711.56x = 72,029,349,708.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,029,349,708.80/296,711.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,758.83
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