Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,432, 396,648 and 67,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,432, 396,648 and 67,440 is: 101,160
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,432 : 396,648 = 67,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,432/396,648 = 67,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,432x = 396,648 × 67,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,432x = 26,749,941,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,749,941,120/264,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,160
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