Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,269.92, 258,404.88 and 101,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172,269.92, 258,404.88 and 101,936 is: 152,904
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,269.92 : 258,404.88 = 101,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,269.92/258,404.88 = 101,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,269.92x = 258,404.88 × 101,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,269.92x = 26,340,759,847.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,340,759,847.68/172,269.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,904
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