Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,965, 262,447.50 and 43,637
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,965, 262,447.50 and 43,637 is: 65,455.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,965 : 262,447.50 = 43,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,965/262,447.50 = 43,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,965x = 262,447.50 × 43,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,965x = 11,452,421,557.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,452,421,557.50/174,965 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,455.50
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