Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,437.70, 361,465.35 and 148,125.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 241,437.70, 361,465.35 and 148,125.70 is: 221,764.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
241,437.70 : 361,465.35 = 148,125.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
241,437.70/361,465.35 = 148,125.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
241,437.70x = 361,465.35 × 148,125.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
241,437.70x = 53,542,307,994.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,542,307,994.50/241,437.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,764.49
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