Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,879.19, 262,253.16 and 56,518.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,879.19, 262,253.16 and 56,518.75 is: 84,756.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,879.19 : 262,253.16 = 56,518.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,879.19/262,253.16 = 56,518.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,879.19x = 262,253.16 × 56,518.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,879.19x = 14,822,220,786.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,822,220,786.75/174,879.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,756.92
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