Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,055.52, 535,561.28 and 146,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,055.52, 535,561.28 and 146,688 is: 220,022.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,055.52 : 535,561.28 = 146,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,055.52/535,561.28 = 146,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,055.52x = 535,561.28 × 146,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,055.52x = 78,560,413,040.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,560,413,040.64/357,055.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,022.96
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