Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,194, 346,791 and 56,090
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,194, 346,791 and 56,090 is: 84,135
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,194 : 346,791 = 56,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,194/346,791 = 56,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,194x = 346,791 × 56,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,194x = 19,451,507,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,451,507,190/231,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,135
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