Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,345, 464,017.50 and 75,873
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 309,345, 464,017.50 and 75,873 is: 113,809.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,345 : 464,017.50 = 75,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,345/464,017.50 = 75,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,345x = 464,017.50 × 75,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,345x = 35,206,399,777.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,206,399,777.50/309,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,809.50
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