Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,894, 367,341 and 97,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 244,894, 367,341 and 97,150 is: 145,725
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
244,894 : 367,341 = 97,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
244,894/367,341 = 97,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
244,894x = 367,341 × 97,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
244,894x = 35,687,178,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,687,178,150/244,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 145,725
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