Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,189.12, 262,470 and 114,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,189.12, 262,470 and 114,736 is: 158,341.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,189.12 : 262,470 = 114,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,189.12/262,470 = 114,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,189.12x = 262,470 × 114,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,189.12x = 30,114,757,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,114,757,920/190,189.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,341.12
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