Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,535, 173,302.50 and 41,663
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,535, 173,302.50 and 41,663 is: 62,494.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,535 : 173,302.50 = 41,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,535/173,302.50 = 41,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,535x = 173,302.50 × 41,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,535x = 7,220,302,057.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,220,302,057.50/115,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,494.50
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