Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,502.08, 411,695.52 and 77,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 274,502.08, 411,695.52 and 77,464 is: 116,179.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
274,502.08 : 411,695.52 = 77,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
274,502.08/411,695.52 = 77,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
274,502.08x = 411,695.52 × 77,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
274,502.08x = 31,891,581,761.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,891,581,761.28/274,502.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,179.75
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