Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,587.24, 269,782.67 and 116,888.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,587.24, 269,782.67 and 116,888.44 is: 174,621.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,587.24 : 269,782.67 = 116,888.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,587.24/269,782.67 = 116,888.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,587.24x = 269,782.67 × 116,888.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,587.24x = 31,534,475,435.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,534,475,435.33/180,587.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,621.84
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