Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,281.92, 539,039.52 and 172,308
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,281.92, 539,039.52 and 172,308 is: 258,517.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,281.92 : 539,039.52 = 172,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,281.92/539,039.52 = 172,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,281.92x = 539,039.52 × 172,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,281.92x = 92,880,821,612.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,880,821,612.16/359,281.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,517.94
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