Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,274.44, 256,579.18 and 126,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,274.44, 256,579.18 and 126,214 is: 189,075.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,274.44 : 256,579.18 = 126,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,274.44/256,579.18 = 126,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,274.44x = 256,579.18 × 126,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,274.44x = 32,383,884,624.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,383,884,624.52/171,274.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,075.99
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