Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,802.50, 410,703.75 and 86,814
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273,802.50, 410,703.75 and 86,814 is: 130,221
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273,802.50 : 410,703.75 = 86,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273,802.50/410,703.75 = 86,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273,802.50x = 410,703.75 × 86,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273,802.50x = 35,654,835,352.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,654,835,352.50/273,802.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,221
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