Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485,517, 728,275.50 and 153,093
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 485,517, 728,275.50 and 153,093 is: 229,639.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
485,517 : 728,275.50 = 153,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
485,517/728,275.50 = 153,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
485,517x = 728,275.50 × 153,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
485,517x = 111,493,881,121.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,493,881,121.50/485,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 229,639.50
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