Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,032.88, 304,548.36 and 135,422
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203,032.88, 304,548.36 and 135,422 is: 203,132.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,032.88 : 304,548.36 = 135,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,032.88/304,548.36 = 135,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,032.88x = 304,548.36 × 135,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,032.88x = 41,242,548,007.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,242,548,007.92/203,032.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,132.36
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