Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,380, 365,070 and 77,168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 243,380, 365,070 and 77,168 is: 115,752
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,380 : 365,070 = 77,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,380/365,070 = 77,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,380x = 365,070 × 77,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,380x = 28,171,721,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,171,721,760/243,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,752
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