Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,746, 368,677.50 and 79,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,746, 368,677.50 and 79,534 is: 119,319.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,746 : 368,677.50 = 79,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,746/368,677.50 = 79,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,746x = 368,677.50 × 79,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,746x = 29,322,396,285 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,322,396,285/245,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,319.93
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