Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,037.81, 204,056.44 and 36,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,037.81, 204,056.44 and 36,198 is: 54,296.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,037.81 : 204,056.44 = 36,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,037.81/204,056.44 = 36,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,037.81x = 204,056.44 × 36,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,037.81x = 7,386,435,015.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,386,435,015.12/136,037.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 54,296.93
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