Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,934, 275,901 and 52,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183,934, 275,901 and 52,606 is: 78,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,934 : 275,901 = 52,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,934/275,901 = 52,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,934x = 275,901 × 52,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,934x = 14,514,048,006 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,514,048,006/183,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 78,909
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