Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,772, 241,158 and 62,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,772, 241,158 and 62,276 is: 93,414
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,772 : 241,158 = 62,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,772/241,158 = 62,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,772x = 241,158 × 62,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,772x = 15,018,355,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,018,355,608/160,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,414
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