Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,376, 405,564 and 73,384
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270,376, 405,564 and 73,384 is: 110,076
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,376 : 405,564 = 73,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,376/405,564 = 73,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,376x = 405,564 × 73,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,376x = 29,761,908,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,761,908,576/270,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,076
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