Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,078.36, 244,359 and 101,622
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177,078.36, 244,359 and 101,622 is: 140,233.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,078.36 : 244,359 = 101,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,078.36/244,359 = 101,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,078.36x = 244,359 × 101,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,078.36x = 24,832,250,298 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,832,250,298/177,078.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,233.12
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