Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,396.12, 326,185.83 and 133,015.91
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 236,396.12, 326,185.83 and 133,015.91 is: 183,538.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,396.12 : 326,185.83 = 133,015.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,396.12/326,185.83 = 133,015.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,396.12x = 326,185.83 × 133,015.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,396.12x = 43,387,903,375.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,387,903,375.63/236,396.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,538.99
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