Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,729, 439,846.02 and 177,417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,729, 439,846.02 and 177,417 is: 244,835.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,729 : 439,846.02 = 177,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,729/439,846.02 = 177,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,729x = 439,846.02 × 177,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,729x = 78,036,161,330.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,036,161,330.34/318,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,835.46
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