Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,801, 271,201.50 and 69,993
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 180,801, 271,201.50 and 69,993 is: 104,989.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,801 : 271,201.50 = 69,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,801/271,201.50 = 69,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,801x = 271,201.50 × 69,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,801x = 18,982,206,589.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,982,206,589.50/180,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,989.50
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