Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,997, 205,495.50 and 38,501
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 136,997, 205,495.50 and 38,501 is: 57,751.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,997 : 205,495.50 = 38,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,997/205,495.50 = 38,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,997x = 205,495.50 × 38,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,997x = 7,911,782,245.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,911,782,245.50/136,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,751.50
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