Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,358, 395,037 and 66,366
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 263,358, 395,037 and 66,366 is: 99,549
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,358 : 395,037 = 66,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,358/395,037 = 66,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,358x = 395,037 × 66,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,358x = 26,217,025,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,217,025,542/263,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99,549
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