Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,859.96, 448,396.50 and 149,087
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 298,859.96, 448,396.50 and 149,087 is: 223,683.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,859.96 : 448,396.50 = 149,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,859.96/448,396.50 = 149,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,859.96x = 448,396.50 × 149,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,859.96x = 66,850,088,995.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,850,088,995.50/298,859.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,683.66
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