Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,851, 520,276.50 and 84,195
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346,851, 520,276.50 and 84,195 is: 126,292.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,851 : 520,276.50 = 84,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,851/520,276.50 = 84,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,851x = 520,276.50 × 84,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,851x = 43,804,679,917.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,804,679,917.50/346,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,292.50
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