Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,722, 241,083 and 62,226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,722, 241,083 and 62,226 is: 93,339
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,722 : 241,083 = 62,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,722/241,083 = 62,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,722x = 241,083 × 62,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,722x = 15,001,630,758 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,001,630,758/160,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,339
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