Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,944, 286,416 and 66,285
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,944, 286,416 and 66,285 is: 99,427.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,944 : 286,416 = 66,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,944/286,416 = 66,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,944x = 286,416 × 66,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,944x = 18,985,084,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,985,084,560/190,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,427.50
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