Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,793.92, 262,164.96 and 63,960
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,793.92, 262,164.96 and 63,960 is: 95,930.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,793.92 : 262,164.96 = 63,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,793.92/262,164.96 = 63,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,793.92x = 262,164.96 × 63,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,793.92x = 16,768,070,841.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,768,070,841.60/174,793.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,930.52
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