Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,660.96, 278,722.88 and 184,808
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 185,660.96, 278,722.88 and 184,808 is: 277,442.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,660.96 : 278,722.88 = 184,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,660.96/278,722.88 = 184,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,660.96x = 278,722.88 × 184,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,660.96x = 51,510,218,007.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,510,218,007.04/185,660.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,442.38
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