Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,237.04, 205,826.70 and 38,718
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,237.04, 205,826.70 and 38,718 is: 58,068.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,237.04 : 205,826.70 = 38,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,237.04/205,826.70 = 38,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,237.04x = 205,826.70 × 38,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,237.04x = 7,969,198,170.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,969,198,170.60/137,237.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,068.86
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