Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,874.88, 484,189.44 and 147,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 322,874.88, 484,189.44 and 147,648 is: 221,415.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,874.88 : 484,189.44 = 147,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,874.88/484,189.44 = 147,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,874.88x = 484,189.44 × 147,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,874.88x = 71,489,602,437.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,489,602,437.12/322,874.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,415.81
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