Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,113.60, 262,512 and 187,113.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 187,113.60, 262,512 and 187,113.60 is: 262,512
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,113.60 : 262,512 = 187,113.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,113.60/262,512 = 187,113.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,113.60x = 262,512 × 187,113.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,113.60x = 49,119,565,363.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,119,565,363.20/187,113.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,512
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