Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201,639, 302,458.50 and 70,311
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 201,639, 302,458.50 and 70,311 is: 105,466.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,639 : 302,458.50 = 70,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,639/302,458.50 = 70,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,639x = 302,458.50 × 70,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,639x = 21,266,159,593.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,266,159,593.50/201,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,466.50
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