Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,277.26, 415,758.99 and 173,950.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,277.26, 415,758.99 and 173,950.12 is: 240,049.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,277.26 : 415,758.99 = 173,950.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,277.26/415,758.99 = 173,950.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,277.26x = 415,758.99 × 173,950.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,277.26x = 72,321,326,201.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,321,326,201.58/301,277.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 240,049.07
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