Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,196.64, 289,796.04 and 87,942
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 193,196.64, 289,796.04 and 87,942 is: 131,913.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,196.64 : 289,796.04 = 87,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,196.64/289,796.04 = 87,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,196.64x = 289,796.04 × 87,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,196.64x = 25,485,243,349.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,485,243,349.68/193,196.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,913.49
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