Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,857, 551,785.50 and 105,201
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 367,857, 551,785.50 and 105,201 is: 157,801.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,857 : 551,785.50 = 105,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,857/551,785.50 = 105,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,857x = 551,785.50 × 105,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,857x = 58,048,386,385.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,048,386,385.50/367,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 157,801.50
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