Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326,537.88, 489,996 and 136,981.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 326,537.88, 489,996 and 136,981.50 is: 205,551.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
326,537.88 : 489,996 = 136,981.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
326,537.88/489,996 = 136,981.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
326,537.88x = 489,996 × 136,981.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
326,537.88x = 67,120,387,074 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,120,387,074/326,537.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,551.61
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