Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314,074.32, 433,426.76 and 179,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 314,074.32, 433,426.76 and 179,938 is: 248,316.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,074.32 : 433,426.76 = 179,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,074.32/433,426.76 = 179,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,074.32x = 433,426.76 × 179,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,074.32x = 77,989,944,340.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,989,944,340.88/314,074.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,316.85
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