Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,185, 784,784.88 and 149,208
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 523,185, 784,784.88 and 149,208 is: 223,814.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
523,185 : 784,784.88 = 149,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
523,185/784,784.88 = 149,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
523,185x = 784,784.88 × 149,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
523,185x = 117,096,182,375.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,096,182,375.04/523,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,814.10
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