Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,265, 462,397.50 and 86,649
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 308,265, 462,397.50 and 86,649 is: 129,973.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,265 : 462,397.50 = 86,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,265/462,397.50 = 86,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,265x = 462,397.50 × 86,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,265x = 40,066,280,977.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,066,280,977.50/308,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,973.50
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