Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,164.04, 267,258.54 and 71,548
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,164.04, 267,258.54 and 71,548 is: 107,327.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,164.04 : 267,258.54 = 71,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,164.04/267,258.54 = 71,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,164.04x = 267,258.54 × 71,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,164.04x = 19,121,814,019.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,121,814,019.92/178,164.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,327.01
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