Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,960.05, 430,504.86 and 168,720.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 311,960.05, 430,504.86 and 168,720.09 is: 232,833.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,960.05 : 430,504.86 = 168,720.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,960.05/430,504.86 = 168,720.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,960.05x = 430,504.86 × 168,720.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,960.05x = 72,634,818,724.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,634,818,724.64/311,960.05 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 232,833.72
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