Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,429, 396,643.50 and 67,437
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,429, 396,643.50 and 67,437 is: 101,155.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,429 : 396,643.50 = 67,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,429/396,643.50 = 67,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,429x = 396,643.50 × 67,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,429x = 26,748,447,709.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,748,447,709.50/264,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,155.50
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