Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,215.08, 473,356 and 241,577
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,215.08, 473,356 and 241,577 is: 333,178.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,215.08 : 473,356 = 241,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,215.08/473,356 = 241,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,215.08x = 473,356 × 241,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,215.08x = 114,351,922,412 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,351,922,412/343,215.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,178.61
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