Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,740.08, 701,600.40 and 187,182
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 467,740.08, 701,600.40 and 187,182 is: 280,769.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
467,740.08 : 701,600.40 = 187,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
467,740.08/701,600.40 = 187,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
467,740.08x = 701,600.40 × 187,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
467,740.08x = 131,326,966,072.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,326,966,072.80/467,740.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,769.11
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