Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,797.28, 531,733.86 and 144,189
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 354,797.28, 531,733.86 and 144,189 is: 216,095.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,797.28 : 531,733.86 = 144,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,797.28/531,733.86 = 144,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,797.28x = 531,733.86 × 144,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,797.28x = 76,670,173,539.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,670,173,539.54/354,797.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,095.72
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