Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,678, 335,517 and 57,466
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,678, 335,517 and 57,466 is: 86,199
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,678 : 335,517 = 57,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,678/335,517 = 57,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,678x = 335,517 × 57,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,678x = 19,280,819,922 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,280,819,922/223,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 86,199
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