Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,095.86, 282,143.79 and 94,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,095.86, 282,143.79 and 94,536 is: 141,804
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,095.86 : 282,143.79 = 94,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,095.86/282,143.79 = 94,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,095.86x = 282,143.79 × 94,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,095.86x = 26,672,745,331.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,672,745,331.44/188,095.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,804
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