Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,654, 396,981 and 67,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 264,654, 396,981 and 67,662 is: 101,493
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,654 : 396,981 = 67,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,654/396,981 = 67,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,654x = 396,981 × 67,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,654x = 26,860,528,422 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,860,528,422/264,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,493
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