Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,096.96, 204,145.44 and 42,610
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,096.96, 204,145.44 and 42,610 is: 63,915
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,096.96 : 204,145.44 = 42,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,096.96/204,145.44 = 42,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,096.96x = 204,145.44 × 42,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,096.96x = 8,698,637,198.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,698,637,198.40/136,096.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 63,915
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