Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,826, 395,739 and 66,834
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 263,826, 395,739 and 66,834 is: 100,251
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,826 : 395,739 = 66,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,826/395,739 = 66,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,826x = 395,739 × 66,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,826x = 26,448,820,326 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,448,820,326/263,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,251
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