Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,441, 476,161.50 and 95,825
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 317,441, 476,161.50 and 95,825 is: 143,737.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,441 : 476,161.50 = 95,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,441/476,161.50 = 95,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,441x = 476,161.50 × 95,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,441x = 45,628,175,737.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,628,175,737.50/317,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,737.50
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