Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,380.21, 435,281.13 and 188,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 315,380.21, 435,281.13 and 188,064 is: 259,561.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,380.21 : 435,281.13 = 188,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,380.21/435,281.13 = 188,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,380.21x = 435,281.13 × 188,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,380.21x = 81,860,710,432.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,860,710,432.32/315,380.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,561.98
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