Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,761.70, 353,727.81 and 145,699
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 235,761.70, 353,727.81 and 145,699 is: 218,601.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
235,761.70 : 353,727.81 = 145,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
235,761.70/353,727.81 = 145,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
235,761.70x = 353,727.81 × 145,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
235,761.70x = 51,537,788,189.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,537,788,189.19/235,761.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,601.19
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