Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,844.48, 370,284 and 122,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,844.48, 370,284 and 122,152 is: 183,236.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,844.48 : 370,284 = 122,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,844.48/370,284 = 122,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,844.48x = 370,284 × 122,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,844.48x = 45,230,931,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,230,931,168/246,844.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,236.55
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