Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,431.56, 237,955.50 and 96,980
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 172,431.56, 237,955.50 and 96,980 is: 133,832.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,431.56 : 237,955.50 = 96,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,431.56/237,955.50 = 96,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,431.56x = 237,955.50 × 96,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,431.56x = 23,076,924,390 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,076,924,390/172,431.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,832.37
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