Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,223, 295,834.50 and 65,895
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197,223, 295,834.50 and 65,895 is: 98,842.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,223 : 295,834.50 = 65,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,223/295,834.50 = 65,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,223x = 295,834.50 × 65,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,223x = 19,494,014,377.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,494,014,377.50/197,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,842.50
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