Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,726.50, 379,111.62 and 65,738
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 252,726.50, 379,111.62 and 65,738 is: 98,612.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,726.50 : 379,111.62 = 65,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,726.50/379,111.62 = 65,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,726.50x = 379,111.62 × 65,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,726.50x = 24,922,039,675.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,922,039,675.56/252,726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,612.69
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