Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,187.36, 262,462.68 and 104,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,187.36, 262,462.68 and 104,150 is: 143,729.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,187.36 : 262,462.68 = 104,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,187.36/262,462.68 = 104,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,187.36x = 262,462.68 × 104,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,187.36x = 27,335,488,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,335,488,122/190,187.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,729.26
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