Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,732, 319,790.16 and 125,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,732, 319,790.16 and 125,748 is: 173,532.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,732 : 319,790.16 = 125,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,732/319,790.16 = 125,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,732x = 319,790.16 × 125,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,732x = 40,212,973,039.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,212,973,039.68/231,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,532.24
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