Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,847.60, 503,948.52 and 148,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 335,847.60, 503,948.52 and 148,878 is: 223,395.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,847.60 : 503,948.52 = 148,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,847.60/503,948.52 = 148,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,847.60x = 503,948.52 × 148,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,847.60x = 75,026,847,760.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,026,847,760.56/335,847.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,395.52
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