Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,787.96, 274,204.50 and 89,223
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 182,787.96, 274,204.50 and 89,223 is: 133,845.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,787.96 : 274,204.50 = 89,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,787.96/274,204.50 = 89,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,787.96x = 274,204.50 × 89,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,787.96x = 24,465,348,103.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,465,348,103.50/182,787.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,845.51
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