Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,928, 391,392 and 63,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 260,928, 391,392 and 63,936 is: 95,904
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,928 : 391,392 = 63,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,928/391,392 = 63,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,928x = 391,392 × 63,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,928x = 25,024,038,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,024,038,912/260,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 95,904
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