Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,848.84, 317,093.94 and 140,373
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 229,848.84, 317,093.94 and 140,373 is: 193,655.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,848.84 : 317,093.94 = 140,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,848.84/317,093.94 = 140,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,848.84x = 317,093.94 × 140,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,848.84x = 44,511,427,639.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,511,427,639.62/229,848.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,655.22
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