Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,998, 334,497 and 75,254
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 222,998, 334,497 and 75,254 is: 112,881
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,998 : 334,497 = 75,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,998/334,497 = 75,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,998x = 334,497 × 75,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,998x = 25,172,237,238 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,172,237,238/222,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,881
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