Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,953.80, 256,430.70 and 76,183.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 170,953.80, 256,430.70 and 76,183.80 is: 114,275.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,953.80 : 256,430.70 = 76,183.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,953.80/256,430.70 = 76,183.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,953.80x = 256,430.70 × 76,183.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,953.80x = 19,535,865,162.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,535,865,162.66/170,953.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,275.70
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