Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,004.64, 245,644.33 and 96,331
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,004.64, 245,644.33 and 96,331 is: 132,935.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,004.64 : 245,644.33 = 96,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,004.64/245,644.33 = 96,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,004.64x = 245,644.33 × 96,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,004.64x = 23,663,163,953.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,663,163,953.23/178,004.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,935.66
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