Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,524.44, 305,224.47 and 140,748
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203,524.44, 305,224.47 and 140,748 is: 211,078.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,524.44 : 305,224.47 = 140,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,524.44/305,224.47 = 140,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,524.44x = 305,224.47 × 140,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,524.44x = 42,959,733,703.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,959,733,703.56/203,524.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,078.99
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