Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,358.50, 378,537.75 and 65,370
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,358.50, 378,537.75 and 65,370 is: 98,055
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,358.50 : 378,537.75 = 65,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,358.50/378,537.75 = 65,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,358.50x = 378,537.75 × 65,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,358.50x = 24,745,012,717.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,745,012,717.50/252,358.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,055
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