Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,250, 855,375 and 176,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 570,250, 855,375 and 176,266 is: 264,399
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
570,250 : 855,375 = 176,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
570,250/855,375 = 176,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
570,250x = 855,375 × 176,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
570,250x = 150,773,529,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,773,529,750/570,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,399
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