Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,151.92, 409,727.91 and 86,178
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,151.92, 409,727.91 and 86,178 is: 129,267.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,151.92 : 409,727.91 = 86,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,151.92/409,727.91 = 86,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,151.92x = 409,727.91 × 86,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,151.92x = 35,309,531,827.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,309,531,827.98/273,151.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,267.01
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