Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,002, 282,003 and 56,674
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,002, 282,003 and 56,674 is: 85,011
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,002 : 282,003 = 56,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,002/282,003 = 56,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,002x = 282,003 × 56,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,002x = 15,982,238,022 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,982,238,022/188,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,011
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