Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,615.68, 363,923.52 and 94,768
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,615.68, 363,923.52 and 94,768 is: 142,152
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,615.68 : 363,923.52 = 94,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,615.68/363,923.52 = 94,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,615.68x = 363,923.52 × 94,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,615.68x = 34,488,304,143.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,488,304,143.36/242,615.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,152
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