Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,193.54, 354,359.57 and 76,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 236,193.54, 354,359.57 and 76,266 is: 114,421.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,193.54 : 354,359.57 = 76,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,193.54/354,359.57 = 76,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,193.54x = 354,359.57 × 76,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,193.54x = 27,025,586,584.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,025,586,584.29/236,193.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,421.36
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