Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,836.69, 556,255 and 134,124
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 370,836.69, 556,255 and 134,124 is: 201,185.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,836.69 : 556,255 = 134,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,836.69/556,255 = 134,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,836.69x = 556,255 × 134,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,836.69x = 74,607,145,620 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,607,145,620/370,836.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,185.99
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