Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,707.04, 379,059.48 and 65,718
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,707.04, 379,059.48 and 65,718 is: 98,576.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,707.04 : 379,059.48 = 65,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,707.04/379,059.48 = 65,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,707.04x = 379,059.48 × 65,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,707.04x = 24,911,030,906.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,911,030,906.64/252,707.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,576.72
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