Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,151.36, 277,740 and 91,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 185,151.36, 277,740 and 91,632 is: 137,454.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,151.36 : 277,740 = 91,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,151.36/277,740 = 91,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,151.36x = 277,740 × 91,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,151.36x = 25,449,871,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,449,871,680/185,151.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,454.41
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