Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,013.38, 268,530.60 and 73,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,013.38, 268,530.60 and 73,796 is: 110,698.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,013.38 : 268,530.60 = 73,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,013.38/268,530.60 = 73,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,013.38x = 268,530.60 × 73,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,013.38x = 19,816,484,157.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,816,484,157.60/179,013.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,698.34
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