Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,794, 169,191 and 38,922
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 112,794, 169,191 and 38,922 is: 58,383
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,794 : 169,191 = 38,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,794/169,191 = 38,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,794x = 169,191 × 38,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,794x = 6,585,252,102 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,585,252,102/112,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 58,383
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