Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,254, 361,910.88 and 143,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,254, 361,910.88 and 143,022 is: 197,370.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,254 : 361,910.88 = 143,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,254/361,910.88 = 143,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,254x = 361,910.88 × 143,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,254x = 51,761,217,879.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,761,217,879.36/262,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,370.56
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