Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,353.42, 348,255.50 and 144,945
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,353.42, 348,255.50 and 144,945 is: 200,028.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,353.42 : 348,255.50 = 144,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,353.42/348,255.50 = 144,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,353.42x = 348,255.50 × 144,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,353.42x = 50,477,893,447.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,477,893,447.50/252,353.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,028.57
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