Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,326, 374,008.48 and 83,114
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 249,326, 374,008.48 and 83,114 is: 124,677.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
249,326 : 374,008.48 = 83,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
249,326/374,008.48 = 83,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
249,326x = 374,008.48 × 83,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
249,326x = 31,085,340,806.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,085,340,806.72/249,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,677.49
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