Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,547.08, 315,357.48 and 143,604
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 228,547.08, 315,357.48 and 143,604 is: 198,149.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,547.08 : 315,357.48 = 143,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,547.08/315,357.48 = 143,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,547.08x = 315,357.48 × 143,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,547.08x = 45,286,595,557.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,286,595,557.92/228,547.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,149.96
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