Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,361.92, 436,579.52 and 173,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316,361.92, 436,579.52 and 173,122 is: 238,908.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,361.92 : 436,579.52 = 173,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,361.92/436,579.52 = 173,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,361.92x = 436,579.52 × 173,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,361.92x = 75,581,519,661.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,581,519,661.44/316,361.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,908.40
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