Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,812.50, 361,236.07 and 83,038.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,812.50, 361,236.07 and 83,038.68 is: 124,563.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,812.50 : 361,236.07 = 83,038.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,812.50/361,236.07 = 83,038.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,812.50x = 361,236.07 × 83,038.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,812.50x = 29,996,566,421.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,996,566,421.19/240,812.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,563.99
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