Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,916.96, 430,446.39 and 168,678
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311,916.96, 430,446.39 and 168,678 is: 232,776.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,916.96 : 430,446.39 = 168,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,916.96/430,446.39 = 168,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,916.96x = 430,446.39 × 168,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,916.96x = 72,606,836,172.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,606,836,172.42/311,916.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,776.17
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