Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,492, 707,257.44 and 139,068
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 471,492, 707,257.44 and 139,068 is: 208,607.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
471,492 : 707,257.44 = 139,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
471,492/707,257.44 = 139,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
471,492x = 707,257.44 × 139,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
471,492x = 98,356,877,665.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,356,877,665.92/471,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208,607.73
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