Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,835.48, 335,324.45 and 152,347
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,835.48, 335,324.45 and 152,347 is: 210,371.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,835.48 : 335,324.45 = 152,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,835.48/335,324.45 = 152,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,835.48x = 335,324.45 × 152,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,835.48x = 51,085,673,984.15 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,085,673,984.15/242,835.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,371.54
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