Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,803.24, 275,741.76 and 83,936.62
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,803.24, 275,741.76 and 83,936.62 is: 125,921.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,803.24 : 275,741.76 = 83,936.62 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,803.24/275,741.76 = 83,936.62/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,803.24x = 275,741.76 × 83,936.62 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,803.24x = 23,144,831,327.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,144,831,327.25/183,803.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,921.78
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