Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,536, 173,304 and 41,664
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 115,536, 173,304 and 41,664 is: 62,496
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,536 : 173,304 = 41,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,536/173,304 = 41,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,536x = 173,304 × 41,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,536x = 7,220,537,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,220,537,856/115,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 62,496
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