Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,465.59, 485,131.56 and 86,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 323,465.59, 485,131.56 and 86,752 is: 130,110.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,465.59 : 485,131.56 = 86,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,465.59/485,131.56 = 86,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,465.59x = 485,131.56 × 86,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,465.59x = 42,086,133,093.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,086,133,093.12/323,465.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,110.08
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