Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,550, 365,079 and 145,318
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,550, 365,079 and 145,318 is: 200,538.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,550 : 365,079 = 145,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,550/365,079 = 145,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,550x = 365,079 × 145,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,550x = 53,052,550,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,052,550,122/264,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,538.84
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