Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,269.52, 303,157.88 and 143,122
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 202,269.52, 303,157.88 and 143,122 is: 214,508.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,269.52 : 303,157.88 = 143,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,269.52/303,157.88 = 143,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,269.52x = 303,157.88 × 143,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,269.52x = 43,388,562,101.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,388,562,101.36/202,269.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,508.65
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