Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,782, 337,173 and 58,570
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224,782, 337,173 and 58,570 is: 87,855
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,782 : 337,173 = 58,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,782/337,173 = 58,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,782x = 337,173 × 58,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,782x = 19,748,222,610 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,748,222,610/224,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,855
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