Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,660.19, 539,501.87 and 188,838.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359,660.19, 539,501.87 and 188,838.63 is: 283,264.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,660.19 : 539,501.87 = 188,838.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,660.19/539,501.87 = 188,838.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,660.19x = 539,501.87 × 188,838.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,660.19x = 101,878,793,069.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,878,793,069.05/359,660.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,264.03
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