Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,513, 446,269.50 and 75,897
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 297,513, 446,269.50 and 75,897 is: 113,845.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297,513 : 446,269.50 = 75,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297,513/446,269.50 = 75,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297,513x = 446,269.50 × 75,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297,513x = 33,870,516,241.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,870,516,241.50/297,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,845.50
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