Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,428, 261,681 and 63,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,428, 261,681 and 63,620 is: 95,444.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,428 : 261,681 = 63,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,428/261,681 = 63,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,428x = 261,681 × 63,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,428x = 16,648,145,220 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,648,145,220/174,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,444.22
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