Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,152, 264,228 and 51,493
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176,152, 264,228 and 51,493 is: 77,239.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,152 : 264,228 = 51,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,152/264,228 = 51,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,152x = 264,228 × 51,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,152x = 13,605,892,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,605,892,404/176,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,239.50
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