Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,972.68, 517,459.02 and 157,427.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344,972.68, 517,459.02 and 157,427.08 is: 236,140.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,972.68 : 517,459.02 = 157,427.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,972.68/517,459.02 = 157,427.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,972.68x = 517,459.02 × 157,427.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,972.68x = 81,462,062,538.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,462,062,538.26/344,972.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,140.62
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