Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,874, 332,811 and 74,130
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 221,874, 332,811 and 74,130 is: 111,195
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,874 : 332,811 = 74,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,874/332,811 = 74,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,874x = 332,811 × 74,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,874x = 24,671,279,430 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,671,279,430/221,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,195
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