Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,830.84, 260,746.26 and 94,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,830.84, 260,746.26 and 94,902 is: 142,353
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,830.84 : 260,746.26 = 94,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,830.84/260,746.26 = 94,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,830.84x = 260,746.26 × 94,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,830.84x = 24,745,341,566.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,745,341,566.52/173,830.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,353
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