Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,244, 390,366 and 63,252
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,244, 390,366 and 63,252 is: 94,878
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,244 : 390,366 = 63,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,244/390,366 = 63,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,244x = 390,366 × 63,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,244x = 24,691,430,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,691,430,232/260,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 94,878
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