Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,195.68, 886,591.92 and 170,358.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591,195.68, 886,591.92 and 170,358.56 is: 255,479.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,195.68 : 886,591.92 = 170,358.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,195.68/886,591.92 = 170,358.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,195.68x = 886,591.92 × 170,358.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,195.68x = 151,038,522,798.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,038,522,798.84/591,195.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,479.75
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