Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,085, 441,127.50 and 72,469
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 294,085, 441,127.50 and 72,469 is: 108,703.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
294,085 : 441,127.50 = 72,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
294,085/441,127.50 = 72,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
294,085x = 441,127.50 × 72,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
294,085x = 31,968,068,797.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,968,068,797.50/294,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,703.50
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