Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,327, 306,490.50 and 56,583
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 204,327, 306,490.50 and 56,583 is: 84,874.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,327 : 306,490.50 = 56,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,327/306,490.50 = 56,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,327x = 306,490.50 × 56,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,327x = 17,342,151,961.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,342,151,961.50/204,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,874.50
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