Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,417.52, 512,228.76 and 161,640
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341,417.52, 512,228.76 and 161,640 is: 242,508.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,417.52 : 512,228.76 = 161,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,417.52/512,228.76 = 161,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,417.52x = 512,228.76 × 161,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,417.52x = 82,796,656,766.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,796,656,766.40/341,417.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,508.52
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