Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,271.36, 288,637.44 and 147,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,271.36, 288,637.44 and 147,992 is: 204,117.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,271.36 : 288,637.44 = 147,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,271.36/288,637.44 = 147,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,271.36x = 288,637.44 × 147,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,271.36x = 42,716,032,020.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,716,032,020.48/209,271.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,117.91
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