Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,705.81, 432,916.75 and 170,465.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 313,705.81, 432,916.75 and 170,465.82 is: 235,244.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,705.81 : 432,916.75 = 170,465.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,705.81/432,916.75 = 170,465.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,705.81x = 432,916.75 × 170,465.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,705.81x = 73,797,507,370.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,797,507,370.13/313,705.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,244.31
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