Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,806, 286,209 and 59,478
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,806, 286,209 and 59,478 is: 89,217
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,806 : 286,209 = 59,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,806/286,209 = 59,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,806x = 286,209 × 59,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,806x = 17,023,138,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,023,138,902/190,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,217
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