Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,505.75, 269,258.63 and 48,177.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 179,505.75, 269,258.63 and 48,177.75 is: 72,266.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,505.75 : 269,258.63 = 48,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,505.75/269,258.63 = 48,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,505.75x = 269,258.63 × 48,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,505.75x = 12,972,274,961.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,972,274,961.48/179,505.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 72,266.63
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