Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,645, 513,967.50 and 93,327
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342,645, 513,967.50 and 93,327 is: 139,990.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,645 : 513,967.50 = 93,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,645/513,967.50 = 93,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,645x = 513,967.50 × 93,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,645x = 47,967,044,872.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,967,044,872.50/342,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,990.50
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