Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,790.64, 268,220.56 and 67,974
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 178,790.64, 268,220.56 and 67,974 is: 101,974.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,790.64 : 268,220.56 = 67,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,790.64/268,220.56 = 67,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,790.64x = 268,220.56 × 67,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,790.64x = 18,232,024,345.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,232,024,345.44/178,790.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,974.15
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