Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,474, 396,711 and 67,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,474, 396,711 and 67,482 is: 101,223
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,474 : 396,711 = 67,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,474/396,711 = 67,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,474x = 396,711 × 67,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,474x = 26,770,851,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,770,851,702/264,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,223
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