Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,230.08, 265,845.12 and 52,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177,230.08, 265,845.12 and 52,570 is: 78,855
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,230.08 : 265,845.12 = 52,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,230.08/265,845.12 = 52,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,230.08x = 265,845.12 × 52,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,230.08x = 13,975,477,958.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,975,477,958.40/177,230.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,855
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