Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,385.20, 589,870.44 and 171,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 393,385.20, 589,870.44 and 171,510 is: 257,174.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,385.20 : 589,870.44 = 171,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,385.20/589,870.44 = 171,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,385.20x = 589,870.44 × 171,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,385.20x = 101,168,679,164.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,168,679,164.40/393,385.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,174.59
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