Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,237.76, 552,379.68 and 146,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 368,237.76, 552,379.68 and 146,616 is: 219,933.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,237.76 : 552,379.68 = 146,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,237.76/552,379.68 = 146,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,237.76x = 552,379.68 × 146,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,237.76x = 80,987,699,162.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,987,699,162.88/368,237.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,933.17
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