Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,857.58, 419,348 and 167,903.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 303,857.58, 419,348 and 167,903.44 is: 231,720.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,857.58 : 419,348 = 167,903.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,857.58/419,348 = 167,903.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,857.58x = 419,348 × 167,903.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,857.58x = 70,409,971,757.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,409,971,757.12/303,857.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,720.31
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