Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,037.76, 567,408 and 191,183.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378,037.76, 567,408 and 191,183.36 is: 286,952.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,037.76 : 567,408 = 191,183.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,037.76/567,408 = 191,183.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,037.76x = 567,408 × 191,183.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,037.76x = 108,478,967,930.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,478,967,930.88/378,037.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,952.73
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