Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,313.76, 285,470.64 and 79,428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,313.76, 285,470.64 and 79,428 is: 119,142
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,313.76 : 285,470.64 = 79,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,313.76/285,470.64 = 79,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,313.76x = 285,470.64 × 79,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,313.76x = 22,674,361,993.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,674,361,993.92/190,313.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,142
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