Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,286.96, 219,430.44 and 35,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146,286.96, 219,430.44 and 35,478 is: 53,217
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,286.96 : 219,430.44 = 35,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,286.96/219,430.44 = 35,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,286.96x = 219,430.44 × 35,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,286.96x = 7,784,953,150.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,784,953,150.32/146,286.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 53,217
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