Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,378, 365,067 and 77,166
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,378, 365,067 and 77,166 is: 115,749
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,378 : 365,067 = 77,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,378/365,067 = 77,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,378x = 365,067 × 77,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,378x = 28,170,760,122 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,170,760,122/243,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,749
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