Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305,717, 421,889.46 and 171,581
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 305,717, 421,889.46 and 171,581 is: 236,781.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,717 : 421,889.46 = 171,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,717/421,889.46 = 171,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,717x = 421,889.46 × 171,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,717x = 72,388,215,436.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,388,215,436.26/305,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,781.78
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