Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,123.16, 380,275.20 and 148,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 253,123.16, 380,275.20 and 148,016 is: 222,369.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,123.16 : 380,275.20 = 148,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,123.16/380,275.20 = 148,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,123.16x = 380,275.20 × 148,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,123.16x = 56,286,814,003.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,286,814,003.20/253,123.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,369.28
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