Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,381.44, 357,924.96 and 146,232
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 259,381.44, 357,924.96 and 146,232 is: 201,788.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,381.44 : 357,924.96 = 146,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,381.44/357,924.96 = 146,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,381.44x = 357,924.96 × 146,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,381.44x = 52,340,082,750.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,340,082,750.72/259,381.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,788.08
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