Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,837.92, 335,149.20 and 142,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,837.92, 335,149.20 and 142,276 is: 196,360.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,837.92 : 335,149.20 = 142,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,837.92/335,149.20 = 142,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,837.92x = 335,149.20 × 142,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,837.92x = 47,683,687,579.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,683,687,579.20/242,837.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,360.14
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