Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,711.16, 260,537.76 and 129,876
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,711.16, 260,537.76 and 129,876 is: 179,308.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,711.16 : 260,537.76 = 129,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,711.16/260,537.76 = 129,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,711.16x = 260,537.76 × 129,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,711.16x = 33,837,602,117.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,837,602,117.76/188,711.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,308.96
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