Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,129.20, 520,591.74 and 147,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 347,129.20, 520,591.74 and 147,448 is: 221,128.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,129.20 : 520,591.74 = 147,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,129.20/520,591.74 = 147,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,129.20x = 520,591.74 × 147,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,129.20x = 76,760,210,879.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,760,210,879.52/347,129.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 221,128.65
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