Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,010, 393,015 and 65,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 262,010, 393,015 and 65,018 is: 97,527
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,010 : 393,015 = 65,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,010/393,015 = 65,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,010x = 393,015 × 65,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,010x = 25,553,049,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,553,049,270/262,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,527
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