Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,731, 317,596.50 and 63,987
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 211,731, 317,596.50 and 63,987 is: 95,980.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,731 : 317,596.50 = 63,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,731/317,596.50 = 63,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,731x = 317,596.50 × 63,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,731x = 20,322,047,245.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,322,047,245.50/211,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,980.50
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