Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,171.92, 267,231.96 and 67,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,171.92, 267,231.96 and 67,338 is: 100,997.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,171.92 : 267,231.96 = 67,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,171.92/267,231.96 = 67,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,171.92x = 267,231.96 × 67,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,171.92x = 17,994,865,722.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,994,865,722.48/178,171.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,997.20
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