Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,188.26, 934,939.74 and 173,908.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 623,188.26, 934,939.74 and 173,908.80 is: 260,907.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
623,188.26 : 934,939.74 = 173,908.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
623,188.26/934,939.74 = 173,908.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
623,188.26x = 934,939.74 × 173,908.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
623,188.26x = 162,594,248,255.71 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,594,248,255.71/623,188.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,907.11
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