Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,445, 747,667.50 and 148,237
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498,445, 747,667.50 and 148,237 is: 222,355.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498,445 : 747,667.50 = 148,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498,445/747,667.50 = 148,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498,445x = 747,667.50 × 148,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498,445x = 110,831,987,197.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,831,987,197.50/498,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,355.50
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