Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,055.36, 205,531.20 and 53,904
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,055.36, 205,531.20 and 53,904 is: 80,835.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,055.36 : 205,531.20 = 53,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,055.36/205,531.20 = 53,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,055.36x = 205,531.20 × 53,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,055.36x = 11,078,953,804.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,078,953,804.80/137,055.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,835.61
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