Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,522.56, 406,754.06 and 177,744
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 271,522.56, 406,754.06 and 177,744 is: 266,269.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,522.56 : 406,754.06 = 177,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,522.56/406,754.06 = 177,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,522.56x = 406,754.06 × 177,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,522.56x = 72,298,092,751.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,298,092,751.92/271,522.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,269.19
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