Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,521.56, 525,860.10 and 163,431
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 350,521.56, 525,860.10 and 163,431 is: 245,182.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,521.56 : 525,860.10 = 163,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,521.56/525,860.10 = 163,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,521.56x = 525,860.10 × 163,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,521.56x = 85,941,842,003.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,941,842,003.10/350,521.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,182.76
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