Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,719.12, 245,274 and 102,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177,719.12, 245,274 and 102,266 is: 141,139.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,719.12 : 245,274 = 102,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,719.12/245,274 = 102,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,719.12x = 245,274 × 102,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,719.12x = 25,083,190,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,083,190,884/177,719.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,139.52
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