Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,761.50, 426,090.87 and 167,449.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308,761.50, 426,090.87 and 167,449.50 is: 231,080.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,761.50 : 426,090.87 = 167,449.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,761.50/426,090.87 = 167,449.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,761.50x = 426,090.87 × 167,449.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,761.50x = 71,348,703,136.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,348,703,136.07/308,761.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,080.31
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