Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,318.80, 267,357 and 84,834
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,318.80, 267,357 and 84,834 is: 127,193.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,318.80 : 267,357 = 84,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,318.80/267,357 = 84,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,318.80x = 267,357 × 84,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,318.80x = 22,680,963,738 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,680,963,738/178,318.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,193.34
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