Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,178.08, 448,422.60 and 121,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 299,178.08, 448,422.60 and 121,490 is: 182,095.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,178.08 : 448,422.60 = 121,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,178.08/448,422.60 = 121,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,178.08x = 448,422.60 × 121,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,178.08x = 54,478,861,674 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,478,861,674/299,178.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,095.10
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