Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,427.28, 254,514.72 and 112,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184,427.28, 254,514.72 and 112,806 is: 155,675.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,427.28 : 254,514.72 = 112,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,427.28/254,514.72 = 112,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,427.28x = 254,514.72 × 112,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,427.28x = 28,710,787,504.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,710,787,504.32/184,427.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,675.38
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