Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,999.96, 336,719.92 and 136,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,999.96, 336,719.92 and 136,570 is: 188,466.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,999.96 : 336,719.92 = 136,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,999.96/336,719.92 = 136,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,999.96x = 336,719.92 × 136,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,999.96x = 45,985,839,474.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,985,839,474.40/243,999.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,466.59
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