Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,546, 297,819 and 50,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 198,546, 297,819 and 50,802 is: 76,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,546 : 297,819 = 50,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,546/297,819 = 50,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,546x = 297,819 × 50,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,546x = 15,129,800,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,129,800,838/198,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76,203
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