Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,486.72, 765,730.08 and 136,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,486.72, 765,730.08 and 136,500 is: 204,750
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,486.72 : 765,730.08 = 136,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,486.72/765,730.08 = 136,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,486.72x = 765,730.08 × 136,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,486.72x = 104,522,155,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,522,155,920/510,486.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,750
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