Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,978.60, 324,439.02 and 144,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 234,978.60, 324,439.02 and 144,456 is: 199,452.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
234,978.60 : 324,439.02 = 144,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
234,978.60/324,439.02 = 144,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
234,978.60x = 324,439.02 × 144,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
234,978.60x = 46,867,163,073.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,867,163,073.12/234,978.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,452.90
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