Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552,855.50, 829,282.55 and 173,809.31
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 552,855.50, 829,282.55 and 173,809.31 is: 260,713.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
552,855.50 : 829,282.55 = 173,809.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
552,855.50/829,282.55 = 173,809.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
552,855.50x = 829,282.55 × 173,809.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
552,855.50x = 144,137,029,014.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,137,029,014.70/552,855.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,713.75
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