Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,512.17, 187,000.50 and 74,258
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135,512.17, 187,000.50 and 74,258 is: 102,472.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,512.17 : 187,000.50 = 74,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,512.17/187,000.50 = 74,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,512.17x = 187,000.50 × 74,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,512.17x = 13,886,283,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,886,283,129/135,512.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,472.59
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