Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,300.64, 459,450.96 and 139,972
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 306,300.64, 459,450.96 and 139,972 is: 209,958
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,300.64 : 459,450.96 = 139,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,300.64/459,450.96 = 139,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,300.64x = 459,450.96 × 139,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,300.64x = 64,310,269,773.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,310,269,773.12/306,300.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,958
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