Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,225, 663,441.18 and 146,737
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442,225, 663,441.18 and 146,737 is: 220,139.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,225 : 663,441.18 = 146,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,225/663,441.18 = 146,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,225x = 663,441.18 × 146,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,225x = 97,351,368,429.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,351,368,429.66/442,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 220,139.90
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