Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,768, 241,152 and 62,272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,768, 241,152 and 62,272 is: 93,408
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,768 : 241,152 = 62,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,768/241,152 = 62,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,768x = 241,152 × 62,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,768x = 15,017,017,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,017,017,344/160,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,408
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