Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,307.76, 285,461.64 and 79,422
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,307.76, 285,461.64 and 79,422 is: 119,133
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,307.76 : 285,461.64 = 79,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,307.76/285,461.64 = 79,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,307.76x = 285,461.64 × 79,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,307.76x = 22,671,934,372.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,671,934,372.08/190,307.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,133
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