Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,269.52, 609,461.03 and 169,558
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 406,269.52, 609,461.03 and 169,558 is: 254,360.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,269.52 : 609,461.03 = 169,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,269.52/609,461.03 = 169,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,269.52x = 609,461.03 × 169,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,269.52x = 103,338,993,324.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,338,993,324.74/406,269.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,360.68
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