Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,206.96, 688,809.48 and 126,782
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 459,206.96, 688,809.48 and 126,782 is: 190,172.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,206.96 : 688,809.48 = 126,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,206.96/688,809.48 = 126,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,206.96x = 688,809.48 × 126,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,206.96x = 87,328,643,493.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,328,643,493.36/459,206.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,172.73
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