Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,368, 383,052 and 80,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 255,368, 383,052 and 80,264 is: 120,396
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,368 : 383,052 = 80,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,368/383,052 = 80,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,368x = 383,052 × 80,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,368x = 30,745,285,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,745,285,728/255,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,396
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