Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,949.12, 304,812.78 and 149,303
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,949.12, 304,812.78 and 149,303 is: 205,972.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,949.12 : 304,812.78 = 149,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,949.12/304,812.78 = 149,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,949.12x = 304,812.78 × 149,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,949.12x = 45,509,462,492.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,509,462,492.34/220,949.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,972.59
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