Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,408, 392,112 and 64,416
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 261,408, 392,112 and 64,416 is: 96,624
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,408 : 392,112 = 64,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,408/392,112 = 64,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,408x = 392,112 × 64,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,408x = 25,258,286,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,258,286,592/261,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,624
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