Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,187.60, 243,055.80 and 100,692
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176,187.60, 243,055.80 and 100,692 is: 138,907.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,187.60 : 243,055.80 = 100,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,187.60/243,055.80 = 100,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,187.60x = 243,055.80 × 100,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,187.60x = 24,473,774,613.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,473,774,613.60/176,187.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,907.47
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