Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,128.64, 429,192.96 and 89,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 286,128.64, 429,192.96 and 89,152 is: 133,728
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,128.64 : 429,192.96 = 89,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,128.64/429,192.96 = 89,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,128.64x = 429,192.96 × 89,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,128.64x = 38,263,410,769.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,263,410,769.92/286,128.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,728
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