Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,604.24, 485,361 and 136,572
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,604.24, 485,361 and 136,572 is: 204,838.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,604.24 : 485,361 = 136,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,604.24/485,361 = 136,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,604.24x = 485,361 × 136,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,604.24x = 66,286,722,492 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,286,722,492/323,604.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,838.86
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