Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,884.87, 263,864.57 and 67,817
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,884.87, 263,864.57 and 67,817 is: 101,739.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,884.87 : 263,864.57 = 67,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,884.87/263,864.57 = 67,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,884.87x = 263,864.57 × 67,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,884.87x = 17,894,503,543.69 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,894,503,543.69/175,884.87 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,739.87
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