Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,197.70, 443,256.39 and 177,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321,197.70, 443,256.39 and 177,960 is: 245,586.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321,197.70 : 443,256.39 = 177,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321,197.70/443,256.39 = 177,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321,197.70x = 443,256.39 × 177,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321,197.70x = 78,881,907,164.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,881,907,164.40/321,197.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,586.77
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