Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,170, 625,374.60 and 251,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 453,170, 625,374.60 and 251,966 is: 347,713.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,170 : 625,374.60 = 251,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,170/625,374.60 = 251,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,170x = 625,374.60 × 251,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,170x = 157,573,136,463.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,573,136,463.60/453,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,713.08
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