Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,971, 377,956.50 and 104,227
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 251,971, 377,956.50 and 104,227 is: 156,340.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,971 : 377,956.50 = 104,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,971/377,956.50 = 104,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,971x = 377,956.50 × 104,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,971x = 39,393,272,125.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,393,272,125.50/251,971 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,340.50
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