Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,653, 762,979.50 and 176,229
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 508,653, 762,979.50 and 176,229 is: 264,343.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,653 : 762,979.50 = 176,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,653/762,979.50 = 176,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,653x = 762,979.50 × 176,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,653x = 134,459,114,305.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,459,114,305.50/508,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,343.50
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