Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,237.10, 304,855.65 and 132,378.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203,237.10, 304,855.65 and 132,378.30 is: 198,567.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,237.10 : 304,855.65 = 132,378.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,237.10/304,855.65 = 132,378.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,237.10x = 304,855.65 × 132,378.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,237.10x = 40,356,272,692.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,356,272,692.40/203,237.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,567.45
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