Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,744, 292,116 and 47,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 194,744, 292,116 and 47,000 is: 70,500
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,744 : 292,116 = 47,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,744/292,116 = 47,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,744x = 292,116 × 47,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,744x = 13,729,452,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,729,452,000/194,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 70,500
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