Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,474.50, 387,711.75 and 71,486
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,474.50, 387,711.75 and 71,486 is: 107,229
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,474.50 : 387,711.75 = 71,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,474.50/387,711.75 = 71,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,474.50x = 387,711.75 × 71,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,474.50x = 27,715,962,160.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,715,962,160.50/258,474.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,229
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