Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,611, 539,442.42 and 137,995
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,611, 539,442.42 and 137,995 is: 207,002.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,611 : 539,442.42 = 137,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,611/539,442.42 = 137,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,611x = 539,442.42 × 137,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,611x = 74,440,356,747.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,440,356,747.90/359,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,002.45
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