Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,288, 240,517.44 and 94,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,288, 240,517.44 and 94,800 is: 130,824
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,288 : 240,517.44 = 94,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,288/240,517.44 = 94,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,288x = 240,517.44 × 94,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,288x = 22,801,053,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,801,053,312/174,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,824
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