Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190,956, 286,434 and 66,297
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190,956, 286,434 and 66,297 is: 99,445.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,956 : 286,434 = 66,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,956/286,434 = 66,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,956x = 286,434 × 66,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,956x = 18,989,714,898 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,989,714,898/190,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,445.50
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