Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,702.48, 523,053.72 and 99,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,702.48, 523,053.72 and 99,378 is: 149,067
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,702.48 : 523,053.72 = 99,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,702.48/523,053.72 = 99,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,702.48x = 523,053.72 × 99,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,702.48x = 51,980,032,586.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,980,032,586.16/348,702.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,067
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