Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,978.24, 309,077.40 and 128,476
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,978.24, 309,077.40 and 128,476 is: 177,289.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,978.24 : 309,077.40 = 128,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,978.24/309,077.40 = 128,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,978.24x = 309,077.40 × 128,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,978.24x = 39,709,028,042.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,709,028,042.40/223,978.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177,289.67
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