Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,703, 364,054.50 and 76,491
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,703, 364,054.50 and 76,491 is: 114,736.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,703 : 364,054.50 = 76,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,703/364,054.50 = 76,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,703x = 364,054.50 × 76,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,703x = 27,846,892,759.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,846,892,759.50/242,703 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,736.50
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