Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,026, 334,539 and 75,282
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,026, 334,539 and 75,282 is: 112,923
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,026 : 334,539 = 75,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,026/334,539 = 75,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,026x = 334,539 × 75,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,026x = 25,184,764,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,184,764,998/223,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,923
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