Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,467, 294,700.50 and 71,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,467, 294,700.50 and 71,808 is: 107,712
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,467 : 294,700.50 = 71,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,467/294,700.50 = 71,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,467x = 294,700.50 × 71,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,467x = 21,161,853,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,161,853,504/196,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,712
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