Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,639.84, 264,959.76 and 102,716
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 176,639.84, 264,959.76 and 102,716 is: 154,074
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,639.84 : 264,959.76 = 102,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,639.84/264,959.76 = 102,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,639.84x = 264,959.76 × 102,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,639.84x = 27,215,606,708.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,215,606,708.16/176,639.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,074
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