Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,585, 281,377.50 and 56,257
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 187,585, 281,377.50 and 56,257 is: 84,385.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,585 : 281,377.50 = 56,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,585/281,377.50 = 56,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,585x = 281,377.50 × 56,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,585x = 15,829,454,017.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,829,454,017.50/187,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,385.50
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