Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,018.28, 282,023.46 and 45,864
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,018.28, 282,023.46 and 45,864 is: 68,795.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,018.28 : 282,023.46 = 45,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,018.28/282,023.46 = 45,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,018.28x = 282,023.46 × 45,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,018.28x = 12,934,723,969.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,934,723,969.44/188,018.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 68,795.03
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