Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,490, 281,235 and 56,162
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 187,490, 281,235 and 56,162 is: 84,243
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,490 : 281,235 = 56,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,490/281,235 = 56,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,490x = 281,235 × 56,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,490x = 15,794,720,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,794,720,070/187,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,243
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