Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,367.36, 186,804.24 and 74,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,367.36, 186,804.24 and 74,938 is: 103,412.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,367.36 : 186,804.24 = 74,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,367.36/186,804.24 = 74,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,367.36x = 186,804.24 × 74,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,367.36x = 13,998,736,137.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,998,736,137.12/135,367.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 103,412.94
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