Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,750.72, 977,626.44 and 178,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 651,750.72, 977,626.44 and 178,440 is: 267,660.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
651,750.72 : 977,626.44 = 178,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
651,750.72/977,626.44 = 178,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
651,750.72x = 977,626.44 × 178,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
651,750.72x = 174,447,661,953.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,447,661,953.60/651,750.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,660.10
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