Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,884, 263,826 and 44,556
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 175,884, 263,826 and 44,556 is: 66,834
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,884 : 263,826 = 44,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,884/263,826 = 44,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,884x = 263,826 × 44,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,884x = 11,755,031,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,755,031,256/175,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 66,834
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