Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,408.96, 186,885 and 84,430
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,408.96, 186,885 and 84,430 is: 116,526.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,408.96 : 186,885 = 84,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,408.96/186,885 = 84,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,408.96x = 186,885 × 84,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,408.96x = 15,778,700,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,778,700,550/135,408.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,526.27
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