Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,826.40, 205,219.08 and 43,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,826.40, 205,219.08 and 43,320 is: 64,973.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,826.40 : 205,219.08 = 43,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,826.40/205,219.08 = 43,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,826.40x = 205,219.08 × 43,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,826.40x = 8,890,090,545.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,890,090,545.60/136,826.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 64,973.50
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