Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,128.24, 342,506.04 and 147,526
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 248,128.24, 342,506.04 and 147,526 is: 203,638.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
248,128.24 : 342,506.04 = 147,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
248,128.24/342,506.04 = 147,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
248,128.24x = 342,506.04 × 147,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
248,128.24x = 50,528,546,057.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,528,546,057.04/248,128.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,638.84
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