Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,974, 280,461 and 55,646
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 186,974, 280,461 and 55,646 is: 83,469
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,974 : 280,461 = 55,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,974/280,461 = 55,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,974x = 280,461 × 55,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,974x = 15,606,532,806 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,606,532,806/186,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,469
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