Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,857.96, 286,243.20 and 85,707
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,857.96, 286,243.20 and 85,707 is: 128,540.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,857.96 : 286,243.20 = 85,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,857.96/286,243.20 = 85,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,857.96x = 286,243.20 × 85,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,857.96x = 24,533,045,942.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,533,045,942.40/190,857.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,540.86
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