Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,268, 754,902 and 129,291
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503,268, 754,902 and 129,291 is: 193,936.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503,268 : 754,902 = 129,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503,268/754,902 = 129,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503,268x = 754,902 × 129,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503,268x = 97,602,034,482 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,602,034,482/503,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,936.50
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