Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,167.68, 171,252 and 74,757.76
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 114,167.68, 171,252 and 74,757.76 is: 112,136.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,167.68 : 171,252 = 74,757.76 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,167.68/171,252 = 74,757.76/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,167.68x = 171,252 × 74,757.76 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,167.68x = 12,802,415,915.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,802,415,915.52/114,167.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,136.95
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