Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,466, 330,699 and 54,254
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 220,466, 330,699 and 54,254 is: 81,381
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,466 : 330,699 = 54,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,466/330,699 = 54,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,466x = 330,699 × 54,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,466x = 17,941,743,546 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,941,743,546/220,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 81,381
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