Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,311.82, 173,024.23 and 77,384.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,311.82, 173,024.23 and 77,384.99 is: 116,115.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,311.82 : 173,024.23 = 77,384.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,311.82/173,024.23 = 77,384.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,311.82x = 173,024.23 × 77,384.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,311.82x = 13,389,478,308.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,389,478,308.31/115,311.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,115.40
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