Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,924.96, 231,738 and 92,474
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 167,924.96, 231,738 and 92,474 is: 127,614.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,924.96 : 231,738 = 92,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,924.96/231,738 = 92,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,924.96x = 231,738 × 92,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,924.96x = 21,429,739,812 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,429,739,812/167,924.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,614.98
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