Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,472.50, 387,708.75 and 71,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,472.50, 387,708.75 and 71,484 is: 107,226
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,472.50 : 387,708.75 = 71,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,472.50/387,708.75 = 71,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,472.50x = 387,708.75 × 71,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,472.50x = 27,714,972,285 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,714,972,285/258,472.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,226
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