Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,022.50, 495,242 and 140,482.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 330,022.50, 495,242 and 140,482.58 is: 210,812.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
330,022.50 : 495,242 = 140,482.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
330,022.50/495,242 = 140,482.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
330,022.50x = 495,242 × 140,482.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
330,022.50x = 69,572,873,884.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,572,873,884.36/330,022.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,812.52
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