Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,946, 166,419 and 37,074
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 110,946, 166,419 and 37,074 is: 55,611
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,946 : 166,419 = 37,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,946/166,419 = 37,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,946x = 166,419 × 37,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,946x = 6,169,818,006 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,169,818,006/110,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 55,611
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