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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,193, 463,789.50 and 75,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,193, 463,789.50 and 75,721 is: 113,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,193 : 463,789.50 = 75,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,193/463,789.50 = 75,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,193x = 463,789.50 × 75,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,193x = 35,118,604,729.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118,604,729.50/309,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,581.50

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