Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,461.12, 288,962.40 and 141,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,461.12, 288,962.40 and 141,456 is: 195,145.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,461.12 : 288,962.40 = 141,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,461.12/288,962.40 = 141,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,461.12x = 288,962.40 × 141,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,461.12x = 40,875,465,254.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,875,465,254.40/209,461.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,145.84
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