Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,984.54, 349,104.92 and 139,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,984.54, 349,104.92 and 139,800 is: 192,916.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,984.54 : 349,104.92 = 139,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,984.54/349,104.92 = 139,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,984.54x = 349,104.92 × 139,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,984.54x = 48,804,867,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,804,867,816/252,984.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,916.40
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