Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,634.56, 267,701.64 and 134,233
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,634.56, 267,701.64 and 134,233 is: 201,161.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,634.56 : 267,701.64 = 134,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,634.56/267,701.64 = 134,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,634.56x = 267,701.64 × 134,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,634.56x = 35,934,394,242.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,934,394,242.12/178,634.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,161.49
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