Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,177.68, 753,266.52 and 186,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502,177.68, 753,266.52 and 186,714 is: 280,071
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,177.68 : 753,266.52 = 186,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,177.68/753,266.52 = 186,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,177.68x = 753,266.52 × 186,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,177.68x = 140,645,405,015.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,645,405,015.28/502,177.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,071
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