Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,010, 369,015 and 79,798
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,010, 369,015 and 79,798 is: 119,697
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,010 : 369,015 = 79,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,010/369,015 = 79,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,010x = 369,015 × 79,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,010x = 29,446,658,970 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,446,658,970/246,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,697
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