Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,514, 296,271 and 49,770
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 197,514, 296,271 and 49,770 is: 74,655
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,514 : 296,271 = 49,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,514/296,271 = 49,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,514x = 296,271 × 49,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,514x = 14,745,407,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,745,407,670/197,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74,655
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