Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,533.04, 439,566 and 175,292.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,533.04, 439,566 and 175,292.88 is: 241,898.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,533.04 : 439,566 = 175,292.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,533.04/439,566 = 175,292.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,533.04x = 439,566 × 175,292.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,533.04x = 77,052,790,090.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,052,790,090.08/318,533.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,898.89
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