Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,366, 383,049 and 80,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 255,366, 383,049 and 80,262 is: 120,393
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,366 : 383,049 = 80,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,366/383,049 = 80,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,366x = 383,049 × 80,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,366x = 30,744,278,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,744,278,838/255,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,393
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