Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,289.23, 274,933.62 and 50,170.59
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,289.23, 274,933.62 and 50,170.59 is: 75,255.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,289.23 : 274,933.62 = 50,170.59 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,289.23/274,933.62 = 50,170.59/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,289.23x = 274,933.62 × 50,170.59 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,289.23x = 13,793,581,926.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,793,581,926.24/183,289.23 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,255.82
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