Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,141.88, 690,179.80 and 144,689
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 460,141.88, 690,179.80 and 144,689 is: 217,023.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,141.88 : 690,179.80 = 144,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,141.88/690,179.80 = 144,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,141.88x = 690,179.80 × 144,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,141.88x = 99,861,425,082.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,861,425,082.20/460,141.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,023.12
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