Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,597.76, 300,897 and 50,838
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 200,597.76, 300,897 and 50,838 is: 76,257.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,597.76 : 300,897 = 50,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,597.76/300,897 = 50,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,597.76x = 300,897 × 50,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,597.76x = 15,297,001,686 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,297,001,686/200,597.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,257.09
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