Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193,452.32, 267,088 and 157,728
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 193,452.32, 267,088 and 157,728 is: 217,765.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,452.32 : 267,088 = 157,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,452.32/267,088 = 157,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,452.32x = 267,088 × 157,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,452.32x = 42,127,256,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,127,256,064/193,452.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 217,765.58
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