Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,775.13, 332,268.97 and 138,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,775.13, 332,268.97 and 138,800 is: 191,543.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,775.13 : 332,268.97 = 138,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,775.13/332,268.97 = 138,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,775.13x = 332,268.97 × 138,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,775.13x = 46,118,933,036.00 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,118,933,036.00/240,775.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,543.59
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