Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,302.88, 335,763 and 135,873
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,302.88, 335,763 and 135,873 is: 187,507.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,302.88 : 335,763 = 135,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,302.88/335,763 = 135,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,302.88x = 335,763 × 135,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,302.88x = 45,621,126,099 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,621,126,099/243,302.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,507.55
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