Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,585.92, 284,394 and 64,928
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 189,585.92, 284,394 and 64,928 is: 97,397.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,585.92 : 284,394 = 64,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,585.92/284,394 = 64,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,585.92x = 284,394 × 64,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,585.92x = 18,465,133,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,465,133,632/189,585.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,397.18
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