Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,134.68, 264,233.70 and 82,638
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176,134.68, 264,233.70 and 82,638 is: 123,971.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,134.68 : 264,233.70 = 82,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,134.68/264,233.70 = 82,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,134.68x = 264,233.70 × 82,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,134.68x = 21,835,744,500.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,835,744,500.60/176,134.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,971.86
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