Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,189.70, 376,784.55 and 84,977.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 251,189.70, 376,784.55 and 84,977.70 is: 127,466.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,189.70 : 376,784.55 = 84,977.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,189.70/376,784.55 = 84,977.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,189.70x = 376,784.55 × 84,977.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,189.70x = 32,018,284,454.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,018,284,454.54/251,189.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,466.55
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