Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,621.84, 332,011.08 and 151,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 240,621.84, 332,011.08 and 151,146 is: 208,551.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
240,621.84 : 332,011.08 = 151,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
240,621.84/332,011.08 = 151,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
240,621.84x = 332,011.08 × 151,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
240,621.84x = 50,182,146,697.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,182,146,697.68/240,621.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,551.92
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