Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258,216, 387,324 and 83,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 258,216, 387,324 and 83,112 is: 124,668
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,216 : 387,324 = 83,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,216/387,324 = 83,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,216x = 387,324 × 83,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,216x = 32,191,272,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,191,272,288/258,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,668
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