Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,344.65, 595,257.99 and 250,164.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 431,344.65, 595,257.99 and 250,164.02 is: 345,227.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,344.65 : 595,257.99 = 250,164.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,344.65/595,257.99 = 250,164.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,344.65x = 595,257.99 × 250,164.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,344.65x = 148,912,128,739.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,912,128,739.23/431,344.65 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,227.72
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