Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,864, 416,586 and 167,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,864, 416,586 and 167,728 is: 231,472.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,864 : 416,586 = 167,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,864/416,586 = 167,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,864x = 416,586 × 167,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,864x = 69,873,136,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,873,136,608/301,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,472.24
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