Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,038.28, 310,583.70 and 135,597
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,038.28, 310,583.70 and 135,597 is: 187,142.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,038.28 : 310,583.70 = 135,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,038.28/310,583.70 = 135,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,038.28x = 310,583.70 × 135,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,038.28x = 42,114,217,968.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,114,217,968.90/225,038.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,142.46
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