Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,837, 523,333.50 and 127,221
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 348,837, 523,333.50 and 127,221 is: 190,859.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,837 : 523,333.50 = 127,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,837/523,333.50 = 127,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,837x = 523,333.50 × 127,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,837x = 66,579,011,203.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,579,011,203.50/348,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,859.95
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