Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,734, 317,601 and 63,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 211,734, 317,601 and 63,990 is: 95,985
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,734 : 317,601 = 63,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,734/317,601 = 63,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,734x = 317,601 × 63,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,734x = 20,323,287,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,323,287,990/211,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,985
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