Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,405.12, 190,800 and 98,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 138,405.12, 190,800 and 98,592 is: 135,915.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,405.12 : 190,800 = 98,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,405.12/190,800 = 98,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,405.12x = 190,800 × 98,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,405.12x = 18,811,353,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,811,353,600/138,405.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,915.16
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