Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,450.78, 473,414.63 and 270,735.17
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,450.78, 473,414.63 and 270,735.17 is: 373,182.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,450.78 : 473,414.63 = 270,735.17 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,450.78/473,414.63 = 270,735.17/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,450.78x = 473,414.63 × 270,735.17 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,450.78x = 128,169,989,086.43 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,169,989,086.43/343,450.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,182.99
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