Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,218, 204,327 and 37,722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,218, 204,327 and 37,722 is: 56,583
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,218 : 204,327 = 37,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,218/204,327 = 37,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,218x = 204,327 × 37,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,218x = 7,707,623,094 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,707,623,094/136,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 56,583
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