Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,742, 292,113 and 46,998
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,742, 292,113 and 46,998 is: 70,497
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,742 : 292,113 = 46,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,742/292,113 = 46,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,742x = 292,113 × 46,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,742x = 13,728,726,774 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,728,726,774/194,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,497
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