Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,393, 261,684 and 135,027
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,393, 261,684 and 135,027 is: 202,613.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,393 : 261,684 = 135,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,393/261,684 = 135,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,393x = 261,684 × 135,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,393x = 35,334,405,468 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,334,405,468/174,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,613.67
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