Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,485.76, 305,228.64 and 92,600
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203,485.76, 305,228.64 and 92,600 is: 138,900
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,485.76 : 305,228.64 = 92,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,485.76/305,228.64 = 92,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,485.76x = 305,228.64 × 92,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,485.76x = 28,264,172,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,264,172,064/203,485.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,900
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