Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,980, 314,970 and 62,236
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 209,980, 314,970 and 62,236 is: 93,354
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,980 : 314,970 = 62,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,980/314,970 = 62,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,980x = 314,970 × 62,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,980x = 19,602,472,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,602,472,920/209,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 93,354
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