Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,174.68, 474,262.02 and 129,186
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 316,174.68, 474,262.02 and 129,186 is: 193,779
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,174.68 : 474,262.02 = 129,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,174.68/474,262.02 = 129,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,174.68x = 474,262.02 × 129,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,174.68x = 61,268,013,315.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,268,013,315.72/316,174.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,779
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