Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,049.24, 347,828 and 138,871
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,049.24, 347,828 and 138,871 is: 191,642.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,049.24 : 347,828 = 138,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,049.24/347,828 = 138,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,049.24x = 347,828 × 138,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,049.24x = 48,303,222,188 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,303,222,188/252,049.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,642.01
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