Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,233.52, 256,957.20 and 123,207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,233.52, 256,957.20 and 123,207 is: 184,887.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,233.52 : 256,957.20 = 123,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,233.52/256,957.20 = 123,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,233.52x = 256,957.20 × 123,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,233.52x = 31,658,925,740.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,658,925,740.40/171,233.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,887.43
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