Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,071.32, 309,204 and 133,434
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224,071.32, 309,204 and 133,434 is: 184,130.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,071.32 : 309,204 = 133,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,071.32/309,204 = 133,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,071.32x = 309,204 × 133,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,071.32x = 41,258,326,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,258,326,536/224,071.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,130.33
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