Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,502.44, 285,731.76 and 50,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,502.44, 285,731.76 and 50,272 is: 75,402.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,502.44 : 285,731.76 = 50,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,502.44/285,731.76 = 50,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,502.44x = 285,731.76 × 50,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,502.44x = 14,364,307,038.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,364,307,038.72/190,502.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 75,402.22
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