Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,138.08, 338,807.96 and 137,211
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 226,138.08, 338,807.96 and 137,211 is: 205,574.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,138.08 : 338,807.96 = 137,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,138.08/338,807.96 = 137,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,138.08x = 338,807.96 × 137,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,138.08x = 46,488,178,999.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,488,178,999.56/226,138.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,574.31
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