Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,493.13, 924,739.68 and 173,261.13
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 616,493.13, 924,739.68 and 173,261.13 is: 259,891.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
616,493.13 : 924,739.68 = 173,261.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
616,493.13/924,739.68 = 173,261.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
616,493.13x = 924,739.68 × 173,261.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
616,493.13x = 160,221,441,912.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,221,441,912.64/616,493.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,891.69
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