Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,222, 282,333 and 56,894
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,222, 282,333 and 56,894 is: 85,341
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,222 : 282,333 = 56,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,222/282,333 = 56,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,222x = 282,333 × 56,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,222x = 16,063,053,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,063,053,702/188,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 85,341
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