Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,828, 310,242 and 59,084
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,828, 310,242 and 59,084 is: 88,626
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,828 : 310,242 = 59,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,828/310,242 = 59,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,828x = 310,242 × 59,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,828x = 18,330,338,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,330,338,328/206,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 88,626
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