Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,976.08, 266,922.18 and 51,582.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 177,976.08, 266,922.18 and 51,582.96 is: 77,362.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,976.08 : 266,922.18 = 51,582.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,976.08/266,922.18 = 51,582.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,976.08x = 266,922.18 × 51,582.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,976.08x = 13,768,636,134.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,768,636,134.05/177,976.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 77,362.28
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