Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,856, 395,784 and 116,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 263,856, 395,784 and 116,112 is: 174,168
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,856 : 395,784 = 116,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,856/395,784 = 116,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,856x = 395,784 × 116,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,856x = 45,955,271,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,955,271,808/263,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,168
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