Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,461.85, 501,769.38 and 144,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 334,461.85, 501,769.38 and 144,954 is: 217,464.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,461.85 : 501,769.38 = 144,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,461.85/501,769.38 = 144,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,461.85x = 501,769.38 × 144,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,461.85x = 72,733,478,708.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,733,478,708.52/334,461.85 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,464.20
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