Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,677, 382,015.50 and 79,573
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,677, 382,015.50 and 79,573 is: 119,359.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,677 : 382,015.50 = 79,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,677/382,015.50 = 79,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,677x = 382,015.50 × 79,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,677x = 30,398,119,381.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,398,119,381.50/254,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,359.50
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