Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,135.92, 637,266.48 and 188,590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 425,135.92, 637,266.48 and 188,590 is: 282,690.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,135.92 : 637,266.48 = 188,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,135.92/637,266.48 = 188,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,135.92x = 637,266.48 × 188,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,135.92x = 120,182,085,463.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,182,085,463.20/425,135.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,690.97
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