Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,944.56, 583,572.36 and 167,484.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 388,944.56, 583,572.36 and 167,484.08 is: 251,293.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,944.56 : 583,572.36 = 167,484.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,944.56/583,572.36 = 167,484.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,944.56x = 583,572.36 × 167,484.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,944.56x = 97,739,079,828.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,739,079,828.03/388,944.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,293.09
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