Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,021.60, 463,443.12 and 140,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,021.60, 463,443.12 and 140,448 is: 210,631.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,021.60 : 463,443.12 = 140,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,021.60/463,443.12 = 140,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,021.60x = 463,443.12 × 140,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,021.60x = 65,089,659,317.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,089,659,317.76/309,021.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,631.42
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