Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,639, 336,313.44 and 183,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,639, 336,313.44 and 183,384 is: 253,138.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,639 : 336,313.44 = 183,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,639/336,313.44 = 183,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,639x = 336,313.44 × 183,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,639x = 61,674,503,880.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,674,503,880.96/243,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,138.88
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