Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,716.58, 235,344.02 and 134,355
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,716.58, 235,344.02 and 134,355 is: 185,217.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,716.58 : 235,344.02 = 134,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,716.58/235,344.02 = 134,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,716.58x = 235,344.02 × 134,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,716.58x = 31,619,645,807.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,619,645,807.10/170,716.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,217.19
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