Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,266, 313,899 and 53,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,266, 313,899 and 53,618 is: 80,427
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,266 : 313,899 = 53,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,266/313,899 = 53,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,266x = 313,899 × 53,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,266x = 16,830,636,582 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,830,636,582/209,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 80,427
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