Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188,733.50, 283,144 and 64,074.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 188,733.50, 283,144 and 64,074.50 is: 96,126.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,733.50 : 283,144 = 64,074.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,733.50/283,144 = 64,074.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,733.50x = 283,144 × 64,074.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,733.50x = 18,142,310,228 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,142,310,228/188,733.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,126.60
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