Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,608, 381,912 and 88,396
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 254,608, 381,912 and 88,396 is: 132,594
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,608 : 381,912 = 88,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,608/381,912 = 88,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,608x = 381,912 × 88,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,608x = 33,759,493,152 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,759,493,152/254,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,594
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