Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510,488.72, 765,733.08 and 136,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 510,488.72, 765,733.08 and 136,502 is: 204,753
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,488.72 : 765,733.08 = 136,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,488.72/765,733.08 = 136,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,488.72x = 765,733.08 × 136,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,488.72x = 104,524,096,886.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,524,096,886.16/510,488.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,753
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