Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,595.16, 536,273.36 and 144,307.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357,595.16, 536,273.36 and 144,307.98 is: 216,413.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,595.16 : 536,273.36 = 144,307.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,595.16/536,273.36 = 144,307.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,595.16x = 536,273.36 × 144,307.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,595.16x = 77,388,525,129.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,388,525,129.03/357,595.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,413.80
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