Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,662.24, 274,148.88 and 71,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 182,662.24, 274,148.88 and 71,932 is: 107,959.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,662.24 : 274,148.88 = 71,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,662.24/274,148.88 = 71,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,662.24x = 274,148.88 × 71,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,662.24x = 19,720,077,236.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,720,077,236.16/182,662.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,959.24
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