Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,735.76, 512,247 and 117,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341,735.76, 512,247 and 117,030 is: 175,422.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,735.76 : 512,247 = 117,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,735.76/512,247 = 117,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,735.76x = 512,247 × 117,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,735.76x = 59,948,266,410 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,948,266,410/341,735.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,422.87
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