Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,574.32, 639,895.50 and 146,094
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 426,574.32, 639,895.50 and 146,094 is: 219,152.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,574.32 : 639,895.50 = 146,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,574.32/639,895.50 = 146,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,574.32x = 639,895.50 × 146,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,574.32x = 93,484,893,177 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,484,893,177/426,574.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,152.65
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