Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,832, 335,748 and 76,088
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223,832, 335,748 and 76,088 is: 114,132
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,832 : 335,748 = 76,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,832/335,748 = 76,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,832x = 335,748 × 76,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,832x = 25,546,393,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,546,393,824/223,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,132
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