Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,575, 761,362.50 and 175,151
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 507,575, 761,362.50 and 175,151 is: 262,726.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
507,575 : 761,362.50 = 175,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
507,575/761,362.50 = 175,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
507,575x = 761,362.50 × 175,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
507,575x = 133,353,403,237.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,353,403,237.50/507,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,726.50
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