Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,378, 415,914.60 and 167,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,378, 415,914.60 and 167,242 is: 230,801.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,378 : 415,914.60 = 167,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,378/415,914.60 = 167,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,378x = 415,914.60 × 167,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,378x = 69,558,389,533.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,558,389,533.20/301,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,801.15
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