Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,766.16, 308,727.60 and 126,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,766.16, 308,727.60 and 126,954 is: 175,156.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,766.16 : 308,727.60 = 126,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,766.16/308,727.60 = 126,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,766.16x = 308,727.60 × 126,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,766.16x = 39,194,203,730.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,194,203,730.40/223,766.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,156.98
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