Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,922, 364,383 and 76,710
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 242,922, 364,383 and 76,710 is: 115,065
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,922 : 364,383 = 76,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,922/364,383 = 76,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,922x = 364,383 × 76,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,922x = 27,951,819,930 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,951,819,930/242,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,065
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