Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,914, 273,122.28 and 118,426
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197,914, 273,122.28 and 118,426 is: 163,428.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,914 : 273,122.28 = 118,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,914/273,122.28 = 118,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,914x = 273,122.28 × 118,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,914x = 32,344,779,131.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,344,779,131.28/197,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,428.45
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