Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,859.63, 337,907.50 and 142,955.75
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244,859.63, 337,907.50 and 142,955.75 is: 197,279.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,859.63 : 337,907.50 = 142,955.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,859.63/337,907.50 = 142,955.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,859.63x = 337,907.50 × 142,955.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,859.63x = 48,305,820,580.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,305,820,580.50/244,859.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,279.65
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