Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,847.44, 477,943.11 and 141,438
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 318,847.44, 477,943.11 and 141,438 is: 212,011.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,847.44 : 477,943.11 = 141,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,847.44/477,943.11 = 141,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,847.44x = 477,943.11 × 141,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,847.44x = 67,599,317,592.18 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,599,317,592.18/318,847.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,011.48
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