Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,656, 272,499.36 and 50,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 181,656, 272,499.36 and 50,328 is: 75,496.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,656 : 272,499.36 = 50,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,656/272,499.36 = 50,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,656x = 272,499.36 × 50,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,656x = 13,714,347,790.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,714,347,790.08/181,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,496.26
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