Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,291, 430,936.50 and 90,299
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 287,291, 430,936.50 and 90,299 is: 135,448.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,291 : 430,936.50 = 90,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,291/430,936.50 = 90,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,291x = 430,936.50 × 90,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,291x = 38,913,135,013.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,913,135,013.50/287,291 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,448.50
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