Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,104.20, 604,656.30 and 146,956
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 403,104.20, 604,656.30 and 146,956 is: 220,434
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,104.20 : 604,656.30 = 146,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,104.20/604,656.30 = 146,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,104.20x = 604,656.30 × 146,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,104.20x = 88,857,871,222.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,857,871,222.80/403,104.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,434
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