Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,133.99, 307,847.93 and 142,608.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,133.99, 307,847.93 and 142,608.65 is: 196,750.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,133.99 : 307,847.93 = 142,608.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,133.99/307,847.93 = 142,608.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,133.99x = 307,847.93 × 142,608.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,133.99x = 43,901,776,519.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,901,776,519.88/223,133.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,750.74
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