Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,164.06, 259,788 and 116,620
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,164.06, 259,788 and 116,620 is: 161,010.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,164.06 : 259,788 = 116,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,164.06/259,788 = 116,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,164.06x = 259,788 × 116,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,164.06x = 30,296,476,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,296,476,560/188,164.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,010.96
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