Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,726, 241,089 and 62,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,726, 241,089 and 62,230 is: 93,345
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,726 : 241,089 = 62,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,726/241,089 = 62,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,726x = 241,089 × 62,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,726x = 15,002,968,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,002,968,470/160,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,345
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