Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,170.74, 268,794.99 and 54,508.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,170.74, 268,794.99 and 54,508.50 is: 81,774.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,170.74 : 268,794.99 = 54,508.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,170.74/268,794.99 = 54,508.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,170.74x = 268,794.99 × 54,508.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,170.74x = 14,651,611,712.42 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,651,611,712.42/179,170.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,774.58
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