Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,189, 202,783.50 and 36,693
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,189, 202,783.50 and 36,693 is: 55,039.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,189 : 202,783.50 = 36,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,189/202,783.50 = 36,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,189x = 202,783.50 × 36,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,189x = 7,440,734,965.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,440,734,965.50/135,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,039.50
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