Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,104.48, 325,812 and 135,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 236,104.48, 325,812 and 135,496 is: 186,977.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,104.48 : 325,812 = 135,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,104.48/325,812 = 135,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,104.48x = 325,812 × 135,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,104.48x = 44,146,222,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,146,222,752/236,104.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,977.49
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