Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,015.04, 271,169.37 and 118,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,015.04, 271,169.37 and 118,496 is: 177,512.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,015.04 : 271,169.37 = 118,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,015.04/271,169.37 = 118,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,015.04x = 271,169.37 × 118,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,015.04x = 32,132,485,667.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,132,485,667.52/181,015.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,512.79
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