Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,373.32, 365,070 and 83,559
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,373.32, 365,070 and 83,559 is: 125,341.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,373.32 : 365,070 = 83,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,373.32/365,070 = 83,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,373.32x = 365,070 × 83,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,373.32x = 30,504,884,130 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,504,884,130/243,373.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,341.94
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