Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693,341, 1,040,011.50 and 168,029
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 693,341, 1,040,011.50 and 168,029 is: 252,043.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
693,341 : 1,040,011.50 = 168,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
693,341/1,040,011.50 = 168,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
693,341x = 1,040,011.50 × 168,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
693,341x = 174,752,092,333.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,752,092,333.50/693,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,043.50
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