Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,973, 328,459.50 and 52,761
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 218,973, 328,459.50 and 52,761 is: 79,141.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,973 : 328,459.50 = 52,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,973/328,459.50 = 52,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,973x = 328,459.50 × 52,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,973x = 17,329,851,679.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,329,851,679.50/218,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,141.50
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