Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,685.12, 353,527.68 and 137,120
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 235,685.12, 353,527.68 and 137,120 is: 205,680
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,685.12 : 353,527.68 = 137,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,685.12/353,527.68 = 137,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,685.12x = 353,527.68 × 137,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,685.12x = 48,475,715,481.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,475,715,481.60/235,685.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,680
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