Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,533.04, 463,677.48 and 161,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,533.04, 463,677.48 and 161,478 is: 241,892.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,533.04 : 463,677.48 = 161,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,533.04/463,677.48 = 161,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,533.04x = 463,677.48 × 161,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,533.04x = 74,873,712,115.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,873,712,115.44/309,533.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,892.47
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