Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,277.84, 269,039.07 and 116,127
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,277.84, 269,039.07 and 116,127 is: 174,269.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,277.84 : 269,039.07 = 116,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,277.84/269,039.07 = 116,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,277.84x = 269,039.07 × 116,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,277.84x = 31,242,700,081.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,242,700,081.89/179,277.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,269.73
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