Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,231.37, 625,873.47 and 161,186.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 417,231.37, 625,873.47 and 161,186.05 is: 241,789.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
417,231.37 : 625,873.47 = 161,186.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
417,231.37/625,873.47 = 161,186.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
417,231.37x = 625,873.47 × 161,186.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
417,231.37x = 100,882,072,429.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,882,072,429.09/417,231.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,789.28
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