Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,185, 287,295.30 and 118,761
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 208,185, 287,295.30 and 118,761 is: 163,890.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,185 : 287,295.30 = 118,761 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,185/287,295.30 = 118,761/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,185x = 287,295.30 × 118,761 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,185x = 34,119,477,123.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,119,477,123.30/208,185 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,890.18
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