Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,023, 391,534.50 and 113,279
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 261,023, 391,534.50 and 113,279 is: 169,918.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,023 : 391,534.50 = 113,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,023/391,534.50 = 113,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,023x = 391,534.50 × 113,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,023x = 44,352,636,625.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,352,636,625.50/261,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,918.50
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