Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,362.20, 296,046.96 and 64,242
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197,362.20, 296,046.96 and 64,242 is: 96,364.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,362.20 : 296,046.96 = 64,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,362.20/296,046.96 = 64,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,362.20x = 296,046.96 × 64,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,362.20x = 19,018,648,804.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,018,648,804.32/197,362.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,364.19
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