Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,182, 367,773 and 78,970
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 245,182, 367,773 and 78,970 is: 118,455
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,182 : 367,773 = 78,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,182/367,773 = 78,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,182x = 367,773 × 78,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,182x = 29,043,033,810 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,043,033,810/245,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,455
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