Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,696.04, 310,076.55 and 88,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,696.04, 310,076.55 and 88,368 is: 132,565.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,696.04 : 310,076.55 = 88,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,696.04/310,076.55 = 88,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,696.04x = 310,076.55 × 88,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,696.04x = 27,400,844,570.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,400,844,570.40/206,696.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,565.89
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