Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,486, 396,729 and 67,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,486, 396,729 and 67,494 is: 101,241
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,486 : 396,729 = 67,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,486/396,729 = 67,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,486x = 396,729 × 67,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,486x = 26,776,827,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,776,827,126/264,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,241
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