Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,027.76, 273,041.64 and 71,142
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 182,027.76, 273,041.64 and 71,142 is: 106,713
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,027.76 : 273,041.64 = 71,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,027.76/273,041.64 = 71,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,027.76x = 273,041.64 × 71,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,027.76x = 19,424,728,352.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,424,728,352.88/182,027.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,713
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