Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,205.76, 306,308.64 and 93,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204,205.76, 306,308.64 and 93,320 is: 139,980
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,205.76 : 306,308.64 = 93,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,205.76/306,308.64 = 93,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,205.76x = 306,308.64 × 93,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,205.76x = 28,584,722,284.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,584,722,284.80/204,205.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,980
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