Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,660, 369,990 and 80,448
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 246,660, 369,990 and 80,448 is: 120,672
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
246,660 : 369,990 = 80,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
246,660/369,990 = 80,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
246,660x = 369,990 × 80,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
246,660x = 29,764,955,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,764,955,520/246,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,672
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