Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,738, 262,107 and 43,410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 174,738, 262,107 and 43,410 is: 65,115
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,738 : 262,107 = 43,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,738/262,107 = 43,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,738x = 262,107 × 43,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,738x = 11,378,064,870 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,378,064,870/174,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 65,115
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