Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,982.28, 957,160.50 and 188,715
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 637,982.28, 957,160.50 and 188,715 is: 283,127.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
637,982.28 : 957,160.50 = 188,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
637,982.28/957,160.50 = 188,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
637,982.28x = 957,160.50 × 188,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
637,982.28x = 180,630,543,757.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,630,543,757.50/637,982.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,127.84
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