Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,105, 259,657.50 and 41,777
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 173,105, 259,657.50 and 41,777 is: 62,665.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,105 : 259,657.50 = 41,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,105/259,657.50 = 41,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,105x = 259,657.50 × 41,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,105x = 10,847,711,377.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,847,711,377.50/173,105 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,665.50
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