Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,442.48, 845,194.50 and 142,722
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 563,442.48, 845,194.50 and 142,722 is: 214,090.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
563,442.48 : 845,194.50 = 142,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
563,442.48/845,194.50 = 142,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
563,442.48x = 845,194.50 × 142,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
563,442.48x = 120,627,849,429 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,627,849,429/563,442.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,090.80
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