Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,174, 346,761 and 64,962
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,174, 346,761 and 64,962 is: 97,443
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,174 : 346,761 = 64,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,174/346,761 = 64,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,174x = 346,761 × 64,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,174x = 22,526,288,082 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,526,288,082/231,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,443
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