Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,015.04, 437,485.68 and 189,696
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 317,015.04, 437,485.68 and 189,696 is: 261,783.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,015.04 : 437,485.68 = 189,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,015.04/437,485.68 = 189,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,015.04x = 437,485.68 × 189,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,015.04x = 82,989,283,553.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,989,283,553.28/317,015.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,783.43
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