Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,921.04, 278,925.28 and 61,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 185,921.04, 278,925.28 and 61,262 is: 91,907.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,921.04 : 278,925.28 = 61,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,921.04/278,925.28 = 61,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,921.04x = 278,925.28 × 61,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,921.04x = 17,087,520,503.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,087,520,503.36/185,921.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,907.41
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