Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,306.72, 285,460.08 and 65,638
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,306.72, 285,460.08 and 65,638 is: 98,457
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,306.72 : 285,460.08 = 65,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,306.72/285,460.08 = 65,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,306.72x = 285,460.08 × 65,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,306.72x = 18,737,028,731.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,737,028,731.04/190,306.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,457
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