Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,261.44, 886,950.36 and 158,973.53
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 591,261.44, 886,950.36 and 158,973.53 is: 238,475.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
591,261.44 : 886,950.36 = 158,973.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
591,261.44/886,950.36 = 158,973.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
591,261.44x = 886,950.36 × 158,973.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
591,261.44x = 141,001,625,229.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,001,625,229.22/591,261.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,475.94
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