Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,760.50, 388,140.75 and 71,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,760.50, 388,140.75 and 71,772 is: 107,658
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,760.50 : 388,140.75 = 71,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,760.50/388,140.75 = 71,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,760.50x = 388,140.75 × 71,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,760.50x = 27,857,637,909 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,857,637,909/258,760.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,658
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