Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,725, 262,087.50 and 50,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,725, 262,087.50 and 50,066 is: 75,099
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,725 : 262,087.50 = 50,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,725/262,087.50 = 50,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,725x = 262,087.50 × 50,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,725x = 13,121,672,775 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,121,672,775/174,725 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,099
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