Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,908, 664,362 and 143,638.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 442,908, 664,362 and 143,638.92 is: 215,458.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,908 : 664,362 = 143,638.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,908/664,362 = 143,638.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,908x = 664,362 × 143,638.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,908x = 95,428,240,169.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,428,240,169.04/442,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,458.38
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