Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,013.28, 625,520 and 167,636.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417,013.28, 625,520 and 167,636.96 is: 251,455.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,013.28 : 625,520 = 167,636.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,013.28/625,520 = 167,636.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,013.28x = 625,520 × 167,636.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,013.28x = 104,860,271,219.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,860,271,219.20/417,013.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,455.47
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