Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,254, 276,381 and 52,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 184,254, 276,381 and 52,926 is: 79,389
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,254 : 276,381 = 52,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,254/276,381 = 52,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,254x = 276,381 × 52,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,254x = 14,627,740,806 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,627,740,806/184,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,389
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