Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,400.80, 356,145.12 and 75,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 237,400.80, 356,145.12 and 75,336 is: 113,017.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,400.80 : 356,145.12 = 75,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,400.80/356,145.12 = 75,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,400.80x = 356,145.12 × 75,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,400.80x = 26,830,548,760.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,830,548,760.32/237,400.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,017.94
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