Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,384, 405,576 and 73,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 270,384, 405,576 and 73,392 is: 110,088
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,384 : 405,576 = 73,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,384/405,576 = 73,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,384x = 405,576 × 73,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,384x = 29,766,033,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,766,033,792/270,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,088
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