Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,183, 882,274.50 and 144,951
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 588,183, 882,274.50 and 144,951 is: 217,426.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
588,183 : 882,274.50 = 144,951 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
588,183/882,274.50 = 144,951/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
588,183x = 882,274.50 × 144,951 - Step 4: Simplify right side
588,183x = 127,886,571,049.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,886,571,049.50/588,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,426.50
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