Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,849.72, 322,704.74 and 147,854.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 233,849.72, 322,704.74 and 147,854.99 is: 204,034.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
233,849.72 : 322,704.74 = 147,854.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
233,849.72/322,704.74 = 147,854.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
233,849.72x = 322,704.74 × 147,854.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
233,849.72x = 47,713,504,492.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,713,504,492.13/233,849.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,034.91
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