Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,396, 702,613.44 and 135,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 468,396, 702,613.44 and 135,972 is: 203,963.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,396 : 702,613.44 = 135,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,396/702,613.44 = 135,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,396x = 702,613.44 × 135,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,396x = 95,535,754,663.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,535,754,663.68/468,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,963.64
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