Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,361, 702,541.50 and 172,873
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 468,361, 702,541.50 and 172,873 is: 259,309.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
468,361 : 702,541.50 = 172,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
468,361/702,541.50 = 172,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
468,361x = 702,541.50 × 172,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
468,361x = 121,450,456,729.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,450,456,729.50/468,361 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,309.50
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