Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,180.96, 424,533.36 and 189,400.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 283,180.96, 424,533.36 and 189,400.48 is: 283,941.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,180.96 : 424,533.36 = 189,400.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,180.96/424,533.36 = 189,400.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,180.96x = 424,533.36 × 189,400.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,180.96x = 80,406,822,160.01 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,406,822,160.01/283,180.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,941.48
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