Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,513.60, 209,247.98 and 38,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 139,513.60, 209,247.98 and 38,288 is: 57,425.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
139,513.60 : 209,247.98 = 38,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
139,513.60/209,247.98 = 38,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
139,513.60x = 209,247.98 × 38,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
139,513.60x = 8,011,686,658.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,011,686,658.24/139,513.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57,425.85
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