Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,793, 271,189.50 and 56,134
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,793, 271,189.50 and 56,134 is: 84,201
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,793 : 271,189.50 = 56,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,793/271,189.50 = 56,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,793x = 271,189.50 × 56,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,793x = 15,222,951,393 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,222,951,393/180,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,201
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