Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,115.76, 388,673.64 and 148,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,115.76, 388,673.64 and 148,230 is: 222,345
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,115.76 : 388,673.64 = 148,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,115.76/388,673.64 = 148,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,115.76x = 388,673.64 × 148,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,115.76x = 57,613,093,657.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,613,093,657.20/259,115.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,345
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