Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,897.68, 280,343.88 and 87,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 186,897.68, 280,343.88 and 87,002 is: 130,501.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,897.68 : 280,343.88 = 87,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,897.68/280,343.88 = 87,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,897.68x = 280,343.88 × 87,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,897.68x = 24,390,478,247.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,390,478,247.76/186,897.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,501.77
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