Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,677.44, 634,087.44 and 142,128
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 422,677.44, 634,087.44 and 142,128 is: 213,215.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,677.44 : 634,087.44 = 142,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,677.44/634,087.44 = 142,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,677.44x = 634,087.44 × 142,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,677.44x = 90,121,579,672.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,121,579,672.32/422,677.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,215.97
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