Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,133.28, 271,699.92 and 56,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,133.28, 271,699.92 and 56,484 is: 84,726
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,133.28 : 271,699.92 = 56,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,133.28/271,699.92 = 56,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,133.28x = 271,699.92 × 56,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,133.28x = 15,346,698,281.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,346,698,281.28/181,133.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,726
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