Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,844, 395,766 and 116,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 263,844, 395,766 and 116,100 is: 174,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,844 : 395,766 = 116,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,844/395,766 = 116,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,844x = 395,766 × 116,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,844x = 45,948,432,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,948,432,600/263,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,150
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