Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,690, 262,035 and 43,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,690, 262,035 and 43,362 is: 65,043
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,690 : 262,035 = 43,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,690/262,035 = 43,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,690x = 262,035 × 43,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,690x = 11,362,361,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,362,361,670/174,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,043
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