Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,619.57, 320,499.50 and 87,366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213,619.57, 320,499.50 and 87,366 is: 131,077.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,619.57 : 320,499.50 = 87,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,619.57/320,499.50 = 87,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,619.57x = 320,499.50 × 87,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,619.57x = 28,000,759,317 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,000,759,317/213,619.57 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,077.69
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