Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,890, 367,335 and 97,146
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244,890, 367,335 and 97,146 is: 145,719
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,890 : 367,335 = 97,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,890/367,335 = 97,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,890x = 367,335 × 97,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,890x = 35,685,125,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,685,125,910/244,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,719
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