Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,255, 945,382.50 and 187,023
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 630,255, 945,382.50 and 187,023 is: 280,534.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
630,255 : 945,382.50 = 187,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
630,255/945,382.50 = 187,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
630,255x = 945,382.50 × 187,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
630,255x = 176,808,271,297.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,808,271,297.50/630,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,534.50
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