Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,420.80, 194,314 and 138,420.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 138,420.80, 194,314 and 138,420.80 is: 194,314
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,420.80 : 194,314 = 138,420.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,420.80/194,314 = 138,420.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,420.80x = 194,314 × 138,420.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,420.80x = 26,897,099,331.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,897,099,331.20/138,420.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,314
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