Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,279.72, 323,174 and 148,212
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,279.72, 323,174 and 148,212 is: 204,449.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,279.72 : 323,174 = 148,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,279.72/323,174 = 148,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,279.72x = 323,174 × 148,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,279.72x = 47,898,264,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,898,264,888/234,279.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,449.04
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