Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,303.04, 637,931.52 and 129,792
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 425,303.04, 637,931.52 and 129,792 is: 194,680.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,303.04 : 637,931.52 = 129,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,303.04/637,931.52 = 129,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,303.04x = 637,931.52 × 129,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,303.04x = 82,798,407,843.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,798,407,843.84/425,303.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 194,680.97
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