Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,088, 556,891.20 and 149,472
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 371,088, 556,891.20 and 149,472 is: 224,312.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,088 : 556,891.20 = 149,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,088/556,891.20 = 149,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,088x = 556,891.20 × 149,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,088x = 83,239,641,446.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,239,641,446.40/371,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,312.40
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