Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,572, 263,358 and 44,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,572, 263,358 and 44,244 is: 66,366
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,572 : 263,358 = 44,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,572/263,358 = 44,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,572x = 263,358 × 44,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,572x = 11,652,011,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,652,011,352/175,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,366
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