Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,465, 348,697.50 and 57,361
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 232,465, 348,697.50 and 57,361 is: 86,041.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,465 : 348,697.50 = 57,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,465/348,697.50 = 57,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,465x = 348,697.50 × 57,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,465x = 20,001,637,297.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,001,637,297.50/232,465 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,041.50
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