Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,406, 291,609 and 46,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,406, 291,609 and 46,662 is: 69,993
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,406 : 291,609 = 46,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,406/291,609 = 46,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,406x = 291,609 × 46,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,406x = 13,607,059,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,607,059,158/194,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 69,993
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