Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,160, 312,240 and 76,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 208,160, 312,240 and 76,832 is: 115,248
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,160 : 312,240 = 76,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,160/312,240 = 76,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,160x = 312,240 × 76,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,160x = 23,990,023,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,990,023,680/208,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,248
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