Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,150.92, 456,070 and 177,819
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 304,150.92, 456,070 and 177,819 is: 266,637.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,150.92 : 456,070 = 177,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,150.92/456,070 = 177,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,150.92x = 456,070 × 177,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,150.92x = 81,097,911,330 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,097,911,330/304,150.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,637.07
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