Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,626, 317,439 and 63,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 211,626, 317,439 and 63,882 is: 95,823
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,626 : 317,439 = 63,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,626/317,439 = 63,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,626x = 317,439 × 63,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,626x = 20,278,638,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,278,638,198/211,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,823
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