Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,140, 256,813.68 and 72,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,140, 256,813.68 and 72,644 is: 109,010.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,140 : 256,813.68 = 72,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,140/256,813.68 = 72,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,140x = 256,813.68 × 72,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,140x = 18,655,972,969.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,655,972,969.92/171,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,010.01
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