Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,537.82, 256,282.47 and 137,238
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 185,537.82, 256,282.47 and 137,238 is: 189,566.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,537.82 : 256,282.47 = 137,238 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,537.82/256,282.47 = 137,238/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,537.82x = 256,282.47 × 137,238 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,537.82x = 35,171,693,617.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,171,693,617.86/185,537.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 189,566.17
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