Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,522.64, 313,917.24 and 142,746
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,522.64, 313,917.24 and 142,746 is: 213,869.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,522.64 : 313,917.24 = 142,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,522.64/313,917.24 = 142,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,522.64x = 313,917.24 × 142,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,522.64x = 44,810,430,341.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,810,430,341.04/209,522.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,869.16
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