Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,970.40, 466,231.12 and 121,270
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 310,970.40, 466,231.12 and 121,270 is: 181,817.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,970.40 : 466,231.12 = 121,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,970.40/466,231.12 = 121,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,970.40x = 466,231.12 × 121,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,970.40x = 56,539,847,922.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,539,847,922.40/310,970.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,817.46
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