Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,621.12, 271,098 and 91,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,621.12, 271,098 and 91,938 is: 137,991.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,621.12 : 271,098 = 91,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,621.12/271,098 = 91,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,621.12x = 271,098 × 91,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,621.12x = 24,924,207,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,924,207,924/180,621.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,991.66
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