Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,421, 305,131.50 and 78,762
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 203,421, 305,131.50 and 78,762 is: 118,143
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,421 : 305,131.50 = 78,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,421/305,131.50 = 78,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,421x = 305,131.50 × 78,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,421x = 24,032,767,203 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,032,767,203/203,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,143
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