Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,268.72, 338,472.02 and 143,300
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,268.72, 338,472.02 and 143,300 is: 197,754.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,268.72 : 338,472.02 = 143,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,268.72/338,472.02 = 143,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,268.72x = 338,472.02 × 143,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,268.72x = 48,503,040,466 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,503,040,466/245,268.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,754.69
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