Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,533.24, 460,774.98 and 167,040.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 307,533.24, 460,774.98 and 167,040.36 is: 250,275.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,533.24 : 460,774.98 = 167,040.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,533.24/460,774.98 = 167,040.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,533.24x = 460,774.98 × 167,040.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,533.24x = 76,968,018,538.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,968,018,538.19/307,533.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,275.45
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